Paragraph 34 Inquiries and audits under the 1996 Act

(1)

The inquiry provisions continue to apply on and after the commencement date in relation to inquiries into the affairs of English registered social landlords which, before the commencement date, were directed under paragraph 20 of Schedule 1 to that Act to be held (whether or not such inquiries or related audits have begun before that date or were completed before that date).

(2)

In their application by virtue of sub-paragraph (1), the inquiry provisions have effect—

(a)

without any amendments or repeals of them brought into force by this Order,

(b)

as if the 2008 Order were not revoked, and

(c)

as if references to registered social landlords—

(i)

in relation to times, circumstances or purposes before the commencement date, related only to English registered social landlords, and

(ii)

in relation to times, circumstances or purposes on and after the commencement date,

were references to private registered providers of social housing.

(3)

In this paragraph “the inquiry provisions” means Part 4 (other than paragraphs 25(4) and (5) and 26(1) to (3)) of Schedule 1 to the 1996 Act and any other enactment, instrument or other document so far as it has effect under or otherwise in connection with that Part.