Paragraph 36

For section 154 of the said Act of 1980 (grant of rent rebates by urban development corporations) there is substituted the following section—

“154

(1)

If the Secretary of State so provides by order, such provisions of Part II of the Social Security and Housing Benefits Act 1982 relating to rent rebates as may be specified in the order shall have effect in relation to an urban development corporation—

(a)

as if the corporation were a housing authority ; and

(b)

with such other modifications (if any) as may be so specified.

(2)

The power to make an order under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”.