(introduced by section 88)

SCHEDULEMINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

1Amend the Housing Act 1996 as follows.

2In the title of Part 1, for “in Wales” substitute “regulated by the Welsh Ministers”.

3In section 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (regulation of registered social landlords), after “dissolution of a registered social landlord.” insert—

“Part 3A relates to inspection.”

4In the heading to section 34, after “performance” insert “ – housing in England”.

5In section 34 (standards of performance – housing in England), in paragraph (a), after “provision of housing” insert “in England”.

6In the heading to section 36, after “Ministers” insert “ – housing in England”.

7In section 36 (issue of guidance by the Welsh Ministers – housing in England)—

(a)in subsection (1), after “housing accommodation” insert “in England”;

(b)omit subsection (2A).

8In section 37 (powers of entry), in subsection (1), after “in accordance with” insert “standards set under section 33A or”.

9In section 39 (insolvency, etc of registered social landlord: scheme of provisions), after sub-paragraph (1)(b) insert—

“(ba)for the appointment of an interim manager during a moratorium (section 43A),”.

10In section 46 (appointment of manager to implement agreed proposals), after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A)The Welsh Ministers may amend or revoke any directions given by them.”

11In section 52 (general provisions as to orders), in subsection (1), after “39,” insert “50J, ”.

12In section 64 of the Housing Act 1996 (index of defined expressions: Part 1), at the appropriate places in the Table insert—

13In paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 (restriction on power of removal in case of registered charity)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)—

(i)after “has” insert “received public assistance.”;

(ii)omit the words from “, at any time” to the end of the sub-paragraph;

(b)omit sub-paragraph (2).

14In paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 (registered charity: power to appoint a new officer), in sub-paragraph (2)(a), for the words from “financial assistance” to “paragraph 5” substitute “public assistance”.

15In paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 (amalgamation and dissolution etc of industrial and provident society), in sub-paragraph (6), for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

16In paragraph 13 of Schedule 1 (arrangement, reconstruction, etc of company), in sub-paragraph (7), for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

17In paragraph 18 of Schedule 1 (accounting and audit or reporting requirements for charities), in sub-paragraph (8), for “Corporation” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

18In paragraph 20 of Schedule 1 (inquiry), in sub-paragraph (1) omit the words from “For this purpose” to the end of the paragraph.

19In paragraph 25 of Schedule 1 (disqualification as officer of registered social landlord), in sub-paragraph (4), for “Corporation” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

20In paragraph 28 of Schedule 1 (availability of powers in relation to registered charities)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)—

(i)after “has” insert “received public assistance.”;

(ii)omit the words from “, at any time” to the end of the sub-paragraph;

(b)omit sub-paragraph (2).