Explanatory note

This Order specifies two purposes for which a local housing authority may give assistance under section 131 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (assistance for provision of minor works to dwellings), in addition to those contained in section 131(1)(a) to (d) of that Act.

The additional purposes specified in article 2 are the replacement of lead pipes and associated equipment used for supplying drinking or cooking water to a dwelling by a pipe not made of lead, and the replacement of electrical earthing arrangements which use such a lead pipe.