# The Housing Act 1996 (Commencement No. 4) Order 1996

S.I. 1996/2658 · made 15 October 1996

This Order brings into force on 23rd October 1996 section 167 of the Housing Act 1996 for the purposes of requiring a local housing authority to consult on an allocation scheme prior to its adoption and enabling them to adopt the scheme.

Made under: Housing Act 1996 (Section 232)

## Introductory text

HOUSING, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 15th October 1996
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 232(3) of the Housing Act 1996, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:

## 1 Citation

This Order may be cited as the Housing Act 1996 (Commencement No. 4) Order 1996.

## 2 Commencement

Section 167 of the Housing Act 1996 shall come into force on 23rd October 1996 for the purposes of requiring a local housing authority to consult on an allocation scheme prior to its adoption and enabling them to adopt the scheme.

## Signature

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State.
David Curry
Minister of State,
Department of the Environment
15th October 1996

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 23rd October 1996 section 167 of the Housing Act 1996 for the purposes of requiring a local housing authority to consult on an allocation scheme prior to its adoption and enabling them to adopt the scheme.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2658 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-act-1996-commencement-no-4-order-1996
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