Section 80 Restrictions on dealings following an inquiry or extraordinary auditI1

Amend paragraph 24 of Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1996 (powers exercisable as a result of final report or audit) as follows.

After sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A)

Before making an order under sub-paragraph (2)(c) or (d) the Welsh Ministers must take all reasonable steps to give notice to the registered social landlord and, in the case of an order under sub-paragraph (2)(c), to the person to whom the order is directed.”

After sub-paragraph (6) add—

“(7)

An order under sub-paragraph (2)(c) or (d) has effect until revoked by the Welsh Ministers.”