8(1)Section 45 (definition of “public sector authority”) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (2), for “Corporation” substitute “Housing Corporation or Scottish Homes”.
(3)After that subsection insert—
“(2A)In subsection (1)(a) “public sector authority” also includes the Secretary of State if the freehold has been conveyed by him (or Housing for Wales) under section 90 of the [1985 c. 69.] Housing Associations Act 1985.”