Section 189 Modification to the Homes and Communities Agency's functionsI1

The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 is amended as follows.

In section 2(2) (objects of the Homes and Communities Agency) before the definition of “good design” insert—

““England” does not include Greater London;”.

Section 13 (power of Secretary of State to make designation orders) is amended as follows.

In subsection (1) after “England” insert “ outside Greater London ”.

In subsection (6)—

In section 14(7) (content of designation orders) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “relevant functions” omit the words from “, a London” to “of London,”.

In section 26(2) (duty to act as agent in respect of regeneration and development) after “England” insert “ outside Greater London ”.

In section 35(1)(b) (duty to give financial assistance in respect of certain disposals) after “England” insert “ outside Greater London ”.