Paragraph 66

(1)

Section 250 (section 249: supplemental) is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (4)—

(a)

omit “and” at the end of paragraph (a), and

(b)

for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b)
in the case of a notice given to a local authority, the Secretary of State, and

(c)
any other persons the regulator thinks appropriate (having regard, in particular, to any person who provided information as a result of which the notice is given).”

(3)

In subsection (7)—

(a)

omit “and” at the end of paragraph (c), and

(b)

for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d)
if the requirement would be imposed on a local authority, the Secretary of State, and

(e)
if the regulator thinks it appropriate, any relevant local housing authority.”

(4)

For subsection (8) substitute—

“(8)
If the regulator imposes a requirement it must send a copy—

(a)
to the HCA, and

(b)
in the case of a requirement imposed on a local authority, to the Secretary of State.”