Paragraph 9

In regulation 4 of the Housing Benefit (Information from Landlords and Agents) Regulations 1997 (relevant information)–

(a)

in paragraph (2)(d) omit the words “or is a recognised body”; and

(b)

in paragraph (6)–

(i)

for the definition of “charity” substitute–

““charity” means, in England and Wales, a charity which is registered under section 3 of the Charities Act 1993 and is not an exempt charity within the meaning of that Act, and in Scotland, a body entered in the Scottish Charity Register;”; and

(ii)

omit the definition of “recognised body”.