18. In section 45 (disposals in relation to which sections 46 to 51 apply, etc)—
(a)in subsection (2), in the definition of “public sector authority”—
(i)for “Housing Corporation” substitute “Regulator of Social Housing”, and
(ii)after “Scottish Homes,” insert—
“a non-profit registered provider of social housing,”, and
(b)after subsection (2A) insert—
“(2B) In subsection (1)(a) “public sector authority” also includes a profit-making registered provider of social housing in respect of any house which, before the conveyance, was social housing within the meaning of Part 2 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.”.