# The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

HOUSING, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 19th December 1996
Laid before Parliament 23rd December 1996
Coming into force 20th January 1997
The Secretary of State for the Environment, as respects England, and the Secretary of State for Wales, as respects Wales, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 177(3)(b) and 210(2)(b) of the Housing Act 1996, and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3204/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/homelessness-suitability-of-accommodation-order-1996/introduction
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