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Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996

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Part I — Grants, &c. for renewal of private sector housing

Chapter I — The main grants

Introductory

Grants for improvements and repairs, &c

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is referred to as a “renovation grant”.

is referred to as a “disabled facilities grant”.

is referred to as an “HMO grant”.

Applications for grants

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Preliminary conditions

Ineligible applicants

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In the case of a joint application, any applicant under the age of 18 years on the date of the application shall be left out of account.

The age of the property

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Excluded descriptions of works

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Defective dwellings

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Renovation grants

Renovation grants: owner’s applications and tenant’s applications

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References in this Chapter to tenants and other expressions relating to tenancies, in the context of a tenant’s application for a renovation grant, shall be construed accordingly.

Renovation grants: certificates required in case of owner’s application

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In paragraph (b) “letting” does not include a letting on a long tenancy.

References in this Chapter to tenants and other expressions relating to tenancies, in the context of a certificate of intended letting, shall be construed accordingly.

Renovation grants: certificates required in case of tenant’s application

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Renovation grants: prior qualifying period

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In the case of a joint application it is sufficient if those conditions are met by any of the applicants.

Any such order may provide that this section applies to a landlord’s application notwithstanding that it is of a kind mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (4).

A conversion application for the provision of two or more dwellings shall not be treated as a landlord’s application if any of the certificates accompanying the application is an owner-occupation certificate.

Prior qualifying period: the ownership or tenancy condition

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That condition shall be treated as having been met in the following circumstances.

during any period not exceeding one year when his personal representatives, or the Public Trustee under section 9 of the Administration of Estates Act 1925, held such an interest or was such a tenant.

the ownership or tenancy condition shall be treated as having been met during any period ending on the date of the disposal when the person making the disposal held a qualifying owner’s interest in or was a qualifying tenant of the dwelling.

Renovation grants: purposes for which grant may be given

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Renovation grants: approval of application

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Common parts grants

Common parts grants: occupation of flats by occupying tenants

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and who occupies the flat as his only or main residence.

References in this Chapter to other expressions relating to tenancies, in the context of an application for a common parts grant, shall be construed accordingly.

Common parts grants: landlord’s and tenants' applications

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Common parts grants: certificate required to accompany application

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Common parts grants: purposes for which grant may be given

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Common parts grants: approval of application

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Disabled facilities grants

Disabled facilities grants: owner’s and tenant’s applications

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and, in either case, does not have or propose to acquire such an owner’s interest as is mentioned in paragraph (a).

and other expressions relating to tenancies, in the context of an application for disabled facilities grant, shall be construed accordingly.

Disabled facilities grants: the disabled occupant

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In this Chapter the “disabled occupant”, in relation to an application for disabled facilities grant, means the disabled person for whose benefit it is proposed to carry out any of the relevant works.

Disabled facilities grants: certificate required in case of owner’s application

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Disabled facilities grants: certificates required in case of tenant’s application

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Disabled facilities grants: purposes for which grant must or may be given

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Disabled facilities grants: approval of application

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subject to the following provisions.

In considering the matters mentioned in paragraph (a) a local housing authority which is not itself a social services authority shall consult the social services authority.

and the authority shall take that into account in deciding whether it is reasonable and practicable to carry out the relevant works.

HMO grants

HMO grants: the interest of the applicant in the property

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HMO grants: certificate required to accompany application

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In paragraph (b) “residential occupation” does not include occupation for a holiday, and “tenancies” does not include a long tenancy.

HMO grants: purposes for which grant may be given

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HMO grants: approval of application

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Restrictions on grant aid

Restriction on grants for works already begun

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But in determining for the purposes of the application the physical condition of the dwelling, common parts or house or other building concerned, they shall consider the condition of the premises at the date of the application.

Means testing in case of application by owner-occupier or tenant

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Determination of amount of grant in case of landlord’s application

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Apportionment in case of tenants' application for common parts grant

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Power to specify maximum amount of grant

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Decision and notification

Decision and notification

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The total of the amounts referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c) is referred to in this Chapter as “the estimated expense”.

the authority may re-determine the estimated expense and the amount of the grant.

and this applies whether the condition purports to operate as a condition, a personal covenant or otherwise.

Payment of grants

Payment of grants: general

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Delayed payment of mandatory grant

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Payment of grants: conditions as to carrying out of the works

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or, in either case, such further period as the local housing authority may allow.

For this purpose an invoice, demand or receipt is acceptable if it satisfies the authority and is not given by the applicant or a member of his family.

Payment of grants: conditions as to contractors employed

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Payment of grant to contractor

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They shall not do so unless the applicant was informed before the grant application was approved that this would or might be the method of payment.

If they do so, they may make the payment to the applicant instead.

Applicant ceasing to be entitled before payment of grant

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In the case of a joint application this section does not apply unless all the applicants cease to be so entitled.

and the authority may demand that any instalment of the grant which has been paid be repaid forthwith, together with interest from the date on which it was paid until repayment, at such reasonable rate as the authority may determine.

But if the case falls within section 41 (change of circumstances affecting disabled occupant), the authority shall act under that section.

Change of circumstances affecting disabled occupant

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Where the application related to more than one disabled occupant, this section applies if any of paragraphs (a) to (c) applies in relation to any of them.

Cases in which grants may be re-calculated, withheld or repaid

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and they may demand repayment by the applicant forthwith, in whole or part, of the grant or any instalment of the grant paid, together with interest at such reasonable rate as the authority may determine from the date of payment until repayment.

Repayment where applicant not entitled to grant

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and the authority may demand that any grant which has been paid be repaid forthwith, together with interest from the date on which it was paid until repayment, at such reasonable rate as the authority may determine.

Grant conditions and repayment

Grant conditions: introductory

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In this Chapter a “grant condition” means a condition having effect in accordance with any of those sections.

This applies whether the condition purports to operate as a condition of the grant, as a personal covenant or otherwise.

Condition for repayment on disposal: renovation grants

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he shall repay to the local housing authority on demand the amount of grant that has been paid.

he shall repay to the local housing authority on demand the amount of grant that has been paid.

In the case of a conversion application the grant shall be treated for this purpose as apportioned equally between the dwellings provided.

determine not to demand payment or to demand a lesser amount.

Condition for repayment on disposal: common parts grants

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he shall repay to the local housing authority on demand the amount of grant that has been paid.

he shall repay to the local housing authority on demand the amount of grant that has been paid.

Condition for repayment on disposal: HMO grants

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he shall repay to the local housing authority on demand the amount of grant that has been paid.

he shall repay to the local housing authority on demand the amount of grant that has been paid.

Condition as to owner-occupation: renovation grants

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Condition as to availability for letting: renovation grants

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Conditions as to occupation: HMO grants

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Conditions as to repayment in case of other compensation, &c

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and a claim is a relevant claim to the extent that works to make good the damage mentioned in paragraph (a), or the cost of which is claimed as mentioned in paragraph (b), are works to which the grant relates.

Power to impose other conditions with consent of Secretary of State

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and, in either case, that amount may be required to be paid together with compound interest on that amount as from the date of payment, calculated at such reasonable rate as the authority may determine and with yearly rests.

Meaning of relevant disposal

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Meaning of exempt disposal

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Section 416 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (meaning of associated company) applies in determining whether a company is an associated company of another for the purposes of paragraph (b).

Cessation of conditions on repayment of grant, &c

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that grant condition and any other grant conditions shall cease to be in force with respect to that dwelling, house or building.

include the making of payments under this section.

Supplementary provisions

Provisions relating to death of applicant

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Power of local housing authority to carry out works which would attract grant

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and has a power or duty to carry out the relevant works.

Minor definitions: Chapter I

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In this Chapter—

Index of defined expressions: Chapter I

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In this Chapter the expressions listed below are defined by or otherwise fall to be construed in accordance with the provisions indicated—

Chapter II — Group repair schemes

Introductory

Group repair schemes

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or for both those purposes.

Qualifying buildings

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Scheme works

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and must be such that on completion of the works the exterior of the buildings will be in reasonable repair.

and must be such that on completion of the works the buildings will be structurally stable.

Approval of scheme by Secretary of State

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Participation in group repair scheme

Persons eligible to participate in group repair scheme

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In the case of a scheme not submitted for specific approval, the date of approval shall be taken to be the date on which the authority decide that the scheme fulfils the criteria for general approval.

This is subject to the exceptions specified in subsection (7) or by order under that subsection.

In paragraph (b) “letting” does not include a letting on a long tenancy.

References in this Chapter to tenants, and other expressions relating to tenancies, in the context of a certificate of intended letting, shall be construed accordingly.

In paragraph (b) “residential occupation” does not include occupation for a holiday, and “tenancies” does not include a long tenancy.

Scheme consent and restriction on works

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Certificate of completion date

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Contributions by participants

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The Secretary of State may by order amend paragraph (a) or (b) so as to specify a different percentage.

would apply if he were an applicant for a renovation grant or, as the case may require, an HMO grant.

Different guidance may be given for different cases, different descriptions of cases and different areas and, in particular, with respect to different local housing authorities or descriptions of authority (including a description framed by reference to authorities in a particular area).

Variation of group repair scheme

Variation of group repair scheme

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The variation may relate to the participants in the scheme, the buildings to which the scheme relates, the scheme works or any other matter.

The provisions of section 63(2) to (4) (supplementary provisions as to approval of scheme) apply to approval of a variation.

In the case of a variation not submitted for specific approval, the date of approval shall be taken to be the date on which the authority decide that the variation fulfils the criteria for general approval.

In any other case the existing scheme consent shall be treated as extended to the scheme as varied.

Conditions of participation

Conditions of participation: general

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That period is referred to in this Chapter as “the protected period”.

Condition as to payment of balance of cost on disposal

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Conditions as to occupation

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Meaning of relevant disposal and exempt disposal

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Sections 53 and 54 (meaning of “relevant disposal” and “exempt disposal”) apply for the purposes of this Chapter.

Payment of balance of cost, &c: cessation of conditions

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that condition and any other conditions of participation shall cease to be in force with respect to the premises of that assisted participant.

include the making of payments under this section.

Supplementary provisions

Power of Secretary of State to modify operation of Chapter

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Index of defined expressions: Chapter II

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In this Chapter the expressions listed below are defined by or otherwise fall to be construed in accordance with the provisions indicated—

Chapter III — Home repair assistance

Home repair assistance

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Entitlement to home repair assistance

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but does not include a tenant of an authority or body mentioned in section 3(2) (authorities and bodies not eligible to apply for grants under Chapter I).

But except in the case of—

the local housing authority shall not entertain an application made by virtue of this subsection unless they are satisfied that the applicant has occupied the dwelling as his only or main residence for a period of at least three years immediately preceding the date of the application.

Assistance in respect of house-boats and mobile homes

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But except in the case of—

the local housing authority shall not entertain an application for home repair assistance unless the residence requirement is met.

which is a dwelling for the purposes of Part I of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (council tax).

Power to make further provision by regulations

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Index of defined expressions: Chapter III

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In this Chapter the expressions listed below are defined by or otherwise fall to be construed in accordance with the provisions indicated—

Chapter IV — Deferred action notices, &c.

Deferred action notices

Deferred action notices

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Service of deferred action notices

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Appeals against deferred action notices

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and for this purpose the withdrawal of an appeal has the same effect as a decision confirming the notice or decision appealed against.

Review of deferred action notices

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The Secretary of State may by order amend this subsection so as to specify such other period or periods as he considers appropriate.

For this purpose sections 197 (powers of entry) and 198 (penalty for obstruction) of the Housing Act 1985 apply as they apply for the purposes of Part VI of that Act.

Guidance by Secretary of State

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Power to improve enforcement procedures

Unfitness for human habitation &c.: power to improve enforcement procedures

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Power to charge for enforcement action

Unfitness for human habitation, &c.: power to charge for enforcement action

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Recovery of charge for enforcement action

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Supplementary provisions

Power to prescribe forms

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The Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe the form of and the particulars to be contained in—

Minor definitions: Chapter IV

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In this Chapter—

Index of defined expressions: Chapter IV

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In this Chapter the expressions listed below are defined by or otherwise fall to be construed in accordance with the provisions indicated—

Chapter V — Supplementary provisions

Contributions by Secretary of State

Contributions by the Secretary of State

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Recovery of contributions

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together with an appropriate percentage of any interest received by the authority, or which would have been received if reasonable steps had been taken by the authority.

In determining whether the authority took reasonable steps, the Secretary of State may consider whether the authority properly exercised its discretion not to demand repayment of grant or to demand payment of a lesser sum.

Consent of the Secretary of State

Consent of the Secretary of State

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The consent of the Secretary of State for the purposes of—

may be given either generally or in relation to any one or more specified authorities or descriptions of authority or in relation to particular cases or descriptions of case.

Parsonages, charities, &c.

Parsonages, charities, &c

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and the requirement in paragraph (b) that a person give a certificate of future occupation does not apply if the person concerned is a charity or the trustee of a charity.

Interpretation

Meaning of “reasonable repair”

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In determining for the purposes of this Part what is “reasonable repair”, in relation to a dwelling, house or building, a local housing authority—

Fitness for human habitation

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For that purpose the authority shall treat any guidance given in respect of the serving of a repair notice under section 189(1) of the Housing Act 1985 as guidance given in respect of the completion of the relevant works.

Members of a person’s family and connected persons

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Meaning of “owner” of dwelling

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In this subsection “district valuer” has the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1985.

Disabled persons

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Minor definitions: Part I

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In this Part—

Transitional and consequential provisions

Transitional provisions

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Supplementary and incidental provision may, in particular, be made adapting the provisions of Part VIII of that Act in the case of applications to which section 112 or 113 would have applied but for the above provisions.

Consequential amendments: Part I

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The enactments mentioned in Schedule 1 have effect with the amendments specified there which are consequential on the provisions of this Part.

Part II — Construction contracts

Introductory provisions

Construction contracts

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in relation to construction operations.

No such order shall be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each of House of Parliament.

An agreement relates to construction operations so far as it makes provision of any kind within subsection (1) or (2).

Meaning of “construction operations”

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except under a contract which also provides for their installation;

Provisions not applicable to contract with residential occupier

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In this subsection “dwelling” means a dwelling-house or a flat; and for this purpose—

Provisions applicable only to agreements in writing

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The expressions “agreement”, “agree” and “agreed” shall be construed accordingly.

Adjudication

Right to refer disputes to adjudication

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For this purpose “dispute” includes any difference.

The parties may agree to accept the decision of the adjudicator as finally determining the dispute.

For Scotland, the Scheme may include provision conferring powers on courts in relation to adjudication and provision relating to the enforcement of the adjudicator’s decision.

Payment

Entitlement to stage payments

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Dates for payment

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The parties are free to agree how long the period is to be between the date on which a sum becomes due and the final date for payment.

specifying the amount (if any) of the payment made or proposed to be made, and the basis on which that amount was calculated.

Notice of intention to withhold payment

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The notice mentioned in section 110(2) may suffice as a notice of intention to withhold payment if it complies with the requirements of this section.

and must be given not later than the prescribed period before the final date for payment.

In the absence of such agreement, the period shall be that provided by the Scheme for Construction Contracts.

whichever is the later.

Right to suspend performance for non-payment

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Where the contractual time limit is set by reference to a date rather than a period, the date shall be adjusted accordingly.

Prohibition of conditional payment provisions

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In the absence of such agreement, the relevant provisions of the Scheme for Construction Contracts apply.

Supplementary provisions

The Scheme for Construction Contracts

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Service of notices, &c

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it shall be treated as effectively served.

Reckoning periods of time

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Crown application

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Part III

The Architects Registration Board

The Board and its committees

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(2A) Part I of the First Schedule to this Act makes provision about the constitution and proceedings of the Board. (2B) There shall be a Professional Conduct Committee of the Board and Part II of that Schedule makes provision about its constitution and proceedings. (2C) Part III of that Schedule gives to the Board power to establish other committees and makes provision about their constitution and proceedings. (2D) Part IV of that Schedule makes general provision about the Board and its committees.

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Registrar and staff

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For section 4 of the 1931 Act substitute—

(4) (1) The Board shall appoint a person to be known as the Registrar of Architects. (2) The Board shall determine the period for which, and the terms on which, the Registrar is appointed. (3) The Registrar shall have the functions provided by or by virtue of this Act and any other functions which the Board directs. (4) The Board may, in addition to paying to the Registrar a salary or fees— (a) pay pensions to or in respect of him or make contributions to the payment of such pensions; and (b) pay him allowances, expenses and gratuities. (4A) (1) The Board may appoint staff. (2) The Board shall determine the period for which, and the terms on which, its staff are appointed. (3) Staff appointed by the Board shall have the duties which the Board directs. (4) The Board may, in addition to paying salaries to its staff— (a) pay pensions to or in respect of them or make contributions to the payment of such pensions; and (b) pay them allowances, expenses and gratuities.

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Registration and discipline

Registration

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(5A) (1) The Registrar shall maintain the Register of Architects in which there shall be entered the name of every person entitled to be registered under this Act. (2) The Register shall show the regular business address of each registered person. (3) The Registrar shall make any necessary alterations to the Register and, in particular, shall remove from the Register the name of any registered person who has died or has applied in the prescribed manner requesting the removal of his name. (4) The Board shall publish annually the current version of the Register and a copy of the most recently published version of the Register shall be provided to any person who requests one on payment of a reasonable charge determined by the Board. (5) A copy of the Register purporting to be published by the Board shall be evidence (and, in Scotland, sufficient evidence) of any matter mentioned in it. (6) A certificate purporting to be signed by the Registrar which states that a person— (a) is registered; (b) is not registered; (c) was registered on a specified date or during a specified period; (d) was not registered on a specified date or during a specified period; or (e) has never been registered, shall be evidence (and, in Scotland, sufficient evidence) of any matter stated.

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(6) (1) A person who has applied to the Registrar in the prescribed manner for registration in pursuance of this section is entitled to be registered if— (a) he holds such qualifications and has gained such practical experience as may be prescribed; or (b) he has a standard of competence which, in the opinion of the Board, is equivalent to that demonstrated by satisfying paragraph (a). (2) The Board may require a person who applies for registration on the ground that he satisfies subsection (1)(b) to pass a prescribed examination in architecture. (3) Before prescribing— (a) qualifications or practical experience for the purposes of subsection (1)(a); or (b) any examination for the purposes of subsection (2), the Board shall consult the bodies representative of architects which are incorporated by royal charter and such other professional and educational bodies as it thinks appropriate. (4) The Board may require— (a) an applicant for registration in pursuance of this section; and (b) a candidate for any examination under subsection (2), to pay a fee of a prescribed amount. (5) The Board may by rules prescribe the information and evidence to be furnished to the Registrar in connection with an application for registration in pursuance of this section. (6) Where a person has duly applied for registration in pursuance of this section— (a) if the Registrar is satisfied that the person is entitled to be registered, he shall enter his name in the Register; but (b) if the Registrar is not so satisfied, he shall refer the application to the Board. (7) The Registrar shall not consider an application for registration in pursuance of this section in any case in which it is inappropriate for him to do so (for instance because he is in any way connected with the applicant) but in such a case he shall refer the application to the Board. (8) Where a person’s application is referred to the Board under subsection (6) or (7), the Board shall direct the Registrar to enter the person’s name in the Register if the Board is satisfied that the person is entitled to be registered. (9) The Registrar shall serve on an applicant for registration in pursuance of this section written notice of the decision on his application— (a) where the application is made on the ground that he satisfies subsection (1)(a), within three months of his application being duly made; and (b) where the application is made on the ground that he satisfies subsection (1)(b), within six months of his application being duly made.

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(6B) (1) The Board may require a registered person to pay a fee (in this section referred to as a “retention fee”) of a prescribed amount if he wishes his name to be retained in the Register in any calendar year after that in which it was entered. (2) Where, after the Registrar has sent a registered person who is liable to pay a retention fee a written demand for the payment of the fee, the person fails to pay the fee within the prescribed period, the Registrar may remove the person’s name from the Register. (3) Where a person whose name has been removed from the Register under subsection (2) pays the retention fee, together with any further prescribed fee, before the end of the calendar year for which the retention fee is payable or such longer period as the Board may allow— (a) his name shall be re-entered in the Register (without his having to make an application under section 6 or 6A); and (b) if the Board so directs, it shall be treated as having been re-entered on the date on which it was removed. (6C) (1) Where the Board is not satisfied that a person who— (a) applies for registration in pursuance of section 6 or 6A; (b) wishes his name to be retained or re-entered in the Register under section 6B; or (c) applies for his name to be re-entered in the Register under section 7ZD, has gained such recent practical experience as rules made by the Board require a person to have gained before he is entitled to have his name entered, retained or re-entered in the Register, his name shall not be so entered or re-entered, or shall be removed, unless he satisfies the Board of his competence to practise. (2) Where the Board decides that the name of a person to whom paragraph (b) of subsection (1) applies is by virtue of that subsection to be removed from, or not to be re-entered in, the Register, the Registrar shall serve on him written notice of the decision within the prescribed period after the date of the decision.

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Discipline

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For section 7 of the 1931 Act substitute—

(7) (1) Where an allegation is made that a registered person is guilty of— (a) unacceptable professional conduct (that is, conduct which falls short of the standard required of a registered person); or (b) serious professional incompetence, or it appears to the Registrar that a registered person may be so guilty, the case shall be investigated by persons appointed in accordance with rules made by the Board. (2) Where persons investigating a case under subsection (1) find that a registered person has a case to answer they shall report their finding to the Professional Conduct Committee. (3) Where the Professional Conduct Committee receives a report under subsection (2) in relation to a registered person, the Committee shall consider whether he is guilty of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence. (4) Before considering whether a registered person is guilty of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence the Professional Conduct Committee shall— (a) serve on him written notice outlining the case against him; and (b) give him the opportunity to appear before the Committee to argue his case. (5) At any such hearing the registered person is entitled to be legally represented. (6) The Board may make rules as to the procedure to be followed by the Professional Conduct Committee in any proceedings under this section. (7) If the Board does not make rules for the appointment of persons to investigate whether registered persons have been guilty of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence, the Professional Conduct Committee shall consider such questions without any prior investigation. (7ZA) (1) The Professional Conduct Committee may make a disciplinary order in relation to a registered person if— (a) it is satisfied, after considering his case, that he is guilty of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence; or (b) he has been convicted of a criminal offence other than an offence which has no material relevance to his fitness to practise as an architect. (2) In this Act “disciplinary order” means— (a) a reprimand; (b) a penalty order; (c) a suspension order; or (d) an erasure order. (3) Where the Professional Conduct Committee makes a disciplinary order in relation to a person, the Registrar shall serve written notice of the order on the person as soon as is reasonably practicable. (4) The Professional Conduct Committee shall, at appropriate intervals and in such manner as it considers appropriate, publish— (a) the names of persons whom it has found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence or in relation to whom it has made a disciplinary order under subsection (1)(b); and (b) in the case of each person a description of the conduct, incompetence or offence concerned and the nature of any disciplinary order made. (5) Where, after considering the case of a registered person, the Professional Conduct Committee is not satisfied that he is guilty of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence, it shall, if he so requests, publish a statement of that fact in such manner as it considers appropriate. (7ZB) (1) Where a penalty order is made in relation to a registered person, he shall pay to the Board the sum specified in the order. (2) A penalty order may not specify a sum exceeding the amount which, at the relevant time, is the amount specified as level 4 on the standard scale of fines for summary offences. In this subsection “the relevant time” means— (a) in a case within subsection (1)(a) of section 7ZA, the time of the conduct or incompetence of which the registered person is found guilty; and (b) in a case within subsection (1)(b) of that section, the time when he committed the criminal offence of which he has been convicted. (3) A penalty order shall specify the period within which the sum specified in it is to be paid. (4) If the person in relation to whom a penalty order is made does not pay the sum specified in the order within the period so specified, the Professional Conduct Committee may make a suspension order or an erasure order in relation to him. (5) The Board shall pay into the Consolidated Fund any sum paid under a penalty order. (7ZC) Where a suspension order is made in relation to a registered person, the Registrar shall remove his name from the Register but shall re-enter it in the Register at the end of such period not exceeding two years as is specified in the order. (7ZD) (1) Where an erasure order is made in relation to a registered person, the Registrar shall remove his name from the Register and it shall not be re-entered in the Register unless the Board so directs. (2) No application shall be made for the name of a person in relation to whom an erasure order has been made to be re-entered in the Register— (a) before the end of the period of two years beginning with the date of the erasure order or such longer period specified in the erasure order as the Professional Conduct Committee considers appropriate in a particular case; or (b) where he has made a previous application for his name to be re-entered in the Register, before the end of the prescribed period beginning with the date of the decision of the Board on that application. (3) The Registrar shall serve on a person who applies for his name to be re-entered in the Register under this section written notice of the decision on his application within the prescribed period after the date of the decision. (4) The Board may require a person whose name is re-entered in the Register under this section to pay a fee of a prescribed amount.

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Code of practice

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After section 7ZD of the 1931 Act insert—

(7ZE) (1) The Board shall issue a code laying down standards of professional conduct and practice expected of registered persons. (2) The Board shall keep the code under review and vary its provisions whenever it considers it appropriate to do so. (3) Before issuing or varying the code, the Board shall— (a) consult such professional bodies and such other persons with an interest in architecture as it considers appropriate; and (b) publish in such manner as it considers appropriate notice that it proposes to issue or vary the code, stating where copies of the proposals can be obtained. (4) Failure by a registered person to comply with the provisions of the code— (a) shall not be taken of itself to constitute unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence on his part; but (b) shall be taken into account in any proceedings against him under section 7. (5) The Board shall provide a copy of the code to any person who requests one on payment of a reasonable charge determined by the Board (and may provide a copy free of charge whenever it considers appropriate).

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Miscellaneous

Offence of practising while not registered

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(1A) In this Act (and in section 17 of the principal Act) “business” includes any undertaking which is carried on for gain or reward or in the course of which services are provided otherwise than free of charge.

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(2) In relation to an offence under subsection (1)— (a) section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (information to be laid within six months of offence); (b) Article 19(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (complaint to be made within that time); and (c) section 136(1) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (proceedings to be commenced within that time), shall have effect as if for the references in them to six months there were substituted references to two years.

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(2) The Board may by rules provide that subsection (1) shall not apply in relation to a body corporate, firm or partnership unless it has provided to the Board such information necessary for determining whether that subsection applies as may be prescribed.

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The Education Fund

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Supplementary

125

Part IV — Grants &c. for regeneration, development and relocation

Financial assistance for regeneration and development

Power of Secretary of State to give financial assistance for regeneration and development

126

Regeneration and development: forms of assistance

127

Regeneration and development: terms on which assistance is given

128

Regeneration and development: consequential amendment

129

In section 175(2)(b) of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, for the words from “sections 27 to 29" to the end, substitute “ sections 126 to 128 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (financial assistance for regeneration and development) ”.

Regeneration and development: Welsh Development Agency

130

(10A) (1) The Secretary of State may appoint the Agency to act as his agent in connection with such of his functions mentioned in subsection (2) below as he may specify. (2) The functions are— (a) functions under sections 126 to 128 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (financial assistance for regeneration and development), so far as they relate to— (i) financial assistance which the Agency has power to give apart from this section; or (ii) financial assistance given under that Act in pursuance of an agreement entered into by the Secretary of State for Wales before the coming into force of this section, or (b) functions of the Secretary of State in relation to financial assistance given by the Secretary of State for Wales under sections 27 to 29 of the Housing and Planning Act 1986. (3) An appointment under this section shall be on such terms as the Secretary of State, with the approval of the Treasury, may specify; and the Agency shall act under the appointment in accordance with those terms. (4) The Agency’s powers in relation to functions under an appointment under this section include the powers it has in relation to functions under subsection (3) of section 1 by virtue of subsections (6) and (7) of that section.

Relocation grants in clearance areas

Resolution by local housing authority to pay relocation grants

131

Relocation grants: applications and payments

132

and regulations made under paragraph (c) may provide for particular questions arising under the regulations to be determined by the authority.

Relocation grants: qualifying persons and qualifying dwellings

133

and any area so designated may be in or outside the authority’s area.

Relocation grants: amount

134

Relocation grants: condition for repayment on disposal

135

determine not to demand payment or to demand a lesser amount.

for the purposes of the provisions of Part I of this Act (relating to grant conditions) is also such a disposal for the purposes of this section.

Relocation grants: conditions as to owner-occupation

136

Relocation grants: cessation of conditions on repayment of grant, &c

137

the grant condition and any other grant conditions shall cease to be in force with respect to that dwelling.

Relocation grants: liability to repay is a charge on dwelling

138

but the local housing authority may at any time by written notice served on an approved lending institution postpone the charge taking effect by virtue of this section to a legal charge securing an amount advanced or further advanced to the applicant by that institution.

Relocation grants: contributions by the Secretary of State

139

Minor definitions relating to relocation grants

140

In this subsection “district valuer” has the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1985.

Part V — Miscellaneous and general provisions

Miscellaneous provisions

Existing housing grants: meaning of exempt disposal

141

(c) a disposal of the whole of the dwelling in pursuance of any such order as is mentioned in subsection (4A) below;

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(4A) The orders referred to in subsection (3)(c) above are orders under— (a) section 24 or 24A of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (property adjustment orders or orders for the sale of property in connection with matrimonial proceedings), (b) section 2 of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (orders as to financial provision to be made from estate), (c) section 17 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (property adjustment orders or orders for the sale of property after overseas divorce, &c.), or (d) paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989 (orders for financial relief against parents);

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Home energy efficiency schemes

142

(1) The Secretary of State may make or arrange for the making of grants— (a) towards the cost of carrying out work for the purpose of— (i) improving the thermal insulation of dwellings, or (ii) otherwise reducing or preventing the wastage of energy in dwellings (whether in connection with space or water heating, lighting, the use of domestic appliances or otherwise), and (b) where any such work is, or is to be, carried out, towards the cost of providing persons with advice on reducing or preventing the wastage of energy in dwellings; but no grants shall be made under this section except in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.

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  • “materials” includes space and water heating systems;

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Urban development corporations: pre-dissolution transfers

143

(165B) (1) Subject to this section, the Secretary of State may at any time by order transfer to a statutory body, upon such terms as he thinks fit, any property, rights or liabilities which— (a) are for the time being vested in an urban development corporation, and (b) are not proposed to be transferred under section 165 or 165A above. (2) An order under this section may terminate— (a) any appointment of the corporation under subsection (1) of section 177 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (power of corporations to act as agents of the Urban Regeneration Agency); and (b) any arrangements made by the corporation under subsection (2) of that section. (3) An order under this section may— (a) establish new bodies corporate to receive any property, rights or liabilities to be transferred by an order under this section; (b) amend, repeal or otherwise modify any enactment for the purpose of enabling any body established under any enactment to receive such property, rights or liabilities. (4) An order under this section— (a) may contain such incidental, consequential, transitional or supplementary provision as the Secretary of State thinks necessary or expedient (including provisions amending, repealing or otherwise modifying any enactment); and (b) shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament. (5) Before making an order under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult each local authority in whose area all or part of the urban development area is situated. (6) In this section— - “enactment” includes any instrument made under any enactment; - “statutory body” means any body established under this section or any other enactment.

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(b) are not proposed to be transferred under section 165 above or 165B below.

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Housing action trusts: orders for dissolution

144

(aa) where it provides for any such disposal or transfer as is mentioned in subsection (2)(b) above, may contain provisions— (i) establishing new bodies corporate to receive the disposal or transfer; or (ii) amending, repealing or otherwise modifying any enactment for the purpose of enabling any body established under any enactment to receive the disposal or transfer;

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(5) In this section “enactment” includes any instrument made under any enactment.

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The Commission for the New Towns: orders for dissolution

145

(2A) Any order under this paragraph may— (a) establish new bodies corporate to receive any property, rights, liabilities or obligations vested by an order under this paragraph; (b) amend, repeal or otherwise modify any enactment for the purpose of enabling any body established under any enactment to receive such property, rights, liabilities or obligations.

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(7) In this paragraph— - “accountable public authority” means a body established under this paragraph or any other enactment; - “enactment” includes any instrument made under any enactment.

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General provisions

Orders, regulations and directions

146

shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

Repeals and revocations

147

The enactments specified in Schedule 3 are repealed or revoked to the extent specified.

Extent

148

Corresponding provision for Northern Ireland

149

An Order in Council under paragraph 1(1)(b) of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974 (legislation for Northern Ireland in the interim period) which states that it is made only for purposes corresponding to those of Part II (construction contracts) or section 142 (home energy efficiency schemes)—

Commencement

150

Short title

151

This Act may be cited as the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.

SCHEDULE 1

Rent Act 1977 (c. 42)

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(3) The condition is that the works were specified in an application for a renovation grant, a common parts grant, a disabled facilities grant or an HMO grant under Chapter I of Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the application has been approved.

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Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

2

In section 47(4) of the Housing Act 1985 (limitation of service charges: deduct amount of grant), for the words from “Part XV" to “or conversion)" substitute “ section 523 of the Housing Act 1985 (assistance for provision of separate service pipe for water supply) or any provision of Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (grants, &c. for renewal of private sector housing) or any corresponding earlier enactment ”.

3

In section 48(3A) of the Housing Act 1985 (information as to relevant costs: grant), for the words from “Part XV" to the end substitute “ section 523 of the Housing Act 1985 (assistance for provision of separate service pipe for water supply) or any provision of Chapter I of Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (grants for renewal of private sector housing) or any corresponding earlier enactment ”.

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5
6

In section 190A of the Housing Act 1985 (repair notices and group repair schemes)—

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(3) No such assistance shall be given towards works in respect of which an application for renovation grant or common parts grant under Chapter I of Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (grants for renewal of private sector housing) has been approved.

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9

In section 535(1)(a) of the Housing Act 1985 (exclusion of assistance under Part XV of that Act where grant application pending or approved), for the words from “an improvement grant" to “Part XV" substitute “ renovation grant or common parts grant under Chapter I of Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (grants for renewal of private sector housing). ”.

10

In section 605 of the Housing Act 1985 (consideration by local housing authority of housing conditions in their district), for subsection (1)(e) substitute—

(e) Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (grants, &c. for renewal of private sector housing).

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Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c. 70)

11
12

In section 21 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (request for summary of relevant costs)—

Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)

13

In section 121(1) of the Housing Act 1988 (rent officers’ functions), for “section 110" to the end substitute “ section 31 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 applies. ”.

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)

14

In section 93(5) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (general powers of local housing authority: works in renewal area), for “Part VIII of this Act" substitute “ Part I of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 ”.

15

(d) works in relation to home repair assistance under sections 76 to 79 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.

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SCHEDULE 2

Part I — New First Schedule to the 1931 Act

1

This is the Schedule to be substituted for the First Schedule to the 1931 Act—

FIRST SCHEDULE (1) The Board shall consist of— (a) seven elected members; and (b) eight appointed members. (2) (1) The elected members shall be elected in accordance with an electoral scheme made by the Board, with the approval of the Privy Council, after consultation with such bodies as appear to the Board to be representative of architects. (2) An electoral scheme under sub-paragraph (1) may be amended by the Board with the approval of the Privy Council and after consultation with such bodies as are mentioned in that sub-paragraph. (3) The persons qualified— (a) to elect the elected members; and (b) to be elected as elected members, are all those who are registered persons when the election is held. (3) (1) The appointed members shall be appointed by the Privy Council, after consultation with the Secretary of State and such other persons or bodies as the Privy Council think fit, to represent the interests of users of architectural services and the general public. (2) No registered person shall be eligible for appointment as an appointed member. (4) (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), the term of office of a member of the Board is three years. (2) A member may resign at any time by notice in writing addressed to the Registrar. (3) The Board may by rules prescribe grounds (such as repeated absence from meetings or unacceptable professional conduct) on which any member may be removed from office and the procedure for removal. (5) A person who has held office as a member of the Board for a continuous period of six years may not be elected or appointed as a member until at least three years have elapsed since he last held office. (6) (1) Where a vacancy occurs among the members of the Board otherwise than by the expiry of a member’s term of office— (a) if the vacancy is among the elected members, the Board shall appoint a registered person to fill it; and (b) if the vacancy is among the appointed members, the Privy Council shall appoint a person to fill it. (2) Subject to paragraph 4(2) and (3), a person appointed under sub-paragraph (1) to fill a vacancy holds office until the date on which the term of office of the member whose vacancy he fills would have expired. (3) A person appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(a) shall be regarded as an elected member and a person appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(b) shall be regarded as an appointed member. (7) (1) The members of the Board shall elect a chairman from among themselves. (2) The chairman— (a) may resign by notice in writing addressed to the Registrar; and (b) may be removed by a majority vote of the other members of the Board. (3) Rules made by the Board may make provision for the appointment of a person to act as chairman in the event of a vacancy in the office of chairman or in such other circumstances as may be prescribed. (8) In the event of a tie in any vote of the Board the chairman shall have an additional casting vote. (9) The quorum of the Board shall be nine, of whom at least four shall be elected members and at least four shall be appointed members. (10) The Board may make rules governing its meetings and procedure. (11) The Professional Conduct Committee shall consist of— (a) four elected members of the Board, including at least one whose address in the Register is in Scotland, or (if there is no elected member whose address in the Register is in Scotland or no such elected member who is willing to act) three elected members and one registered person whose address in the Register is in Scotland; (b) three appointed members of the Board; and (c) two persons nominated by the President of the Law Society. (12) (1) The members of the Professional Conduct Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves. (2) The chairman— (a) may resign by notice in writing addressed to the Registrar; and (b) may be removed by a majority vote of the other members of the Professional Conduct Committee. (3) Rules made by the Board may make provision for the appointment of a person to act as chairman in the event of a vacancy in the office of chairman or in such other circumstances as may be prescribed. (13) (1) The quorum of the Professional Conduct Committee shall be one elected member of the Board, one appointed member of the Board and one person nominated by the President of the Law Society. (2) Where the Committee is considering the case of a person whose address in the Register is in Scotland, the Committee is not quorate unless there is present a member of the Committee who is a registered person and whose address in the Register is in Scotland. (14) In the event of a tie in any vote of the Professional Conduct Committee the chairman shall have an additional casting vote; and in any proceedings relating to a registered person the additional vote shall be cast in favour of that person. (15) The Board may make rules governing the selection and term of office of members of the Professional Conduct Committee (including casual vacancies). (16) The Board may establish such committees as it considers appropriate to discharge any of its functions under this Act other than— (a) prescribing fees under section 6(4), 6A(1A), 6B(1) or (3) or 7ZD(4); or (b) acting under section 6(1), (2) or (5), 6A(1) or (1B), 6C(1) or 7ZE(1), (2) or (3), or to assist the Board in the discharge by the Board of any of its functions. (17) (1) Any committee established by the Board may include persons who are not members of the Board; but if a committee is established to discharge any function of the Board, the majority of the members of the committee must be members of the Board. (2) Subject to that, the membership of any committee established by the Board shall be determined by the Board. (18) No vote of any committee established by the Board for the discharge of any of its functions shall be valid unless the majority of those voting are members of the Board. (19) The Board may make rules governing the term of office of members of any committee established by the Board (including casual vacancies) and the meetings and procedure (including chairmanship and quorum) of any committee established by the Board. (20) (1) The Board, the Professional Conduct Committee and any committee established by the Board may exercise its functions even though there is a vacancy among its members. (2) No proceedings of the Board, the Professional Conduct Committee or any committee established by the Board are invalidated by any defect in the election or appointment of a member. (21) The Board may by rules provide for the payment to members of the Board, the Professional Conduct Committee or any committee established by the Board of— (a) fees for attendance at meetings of the Board or committee; and (b) travelling and subsistence allowances in respect of attendance at such meetings or the conduct of business of the Board or committee. (22) (1) The Secretary of State may, after consultation with the Board and such other persons or bodies as he thinks fit, by order amend the provisions of this Schedule. (2) An order under sub-paragraph (1) shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

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Part II — Other amendments

The 1931 Act

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  • The expression “the Board” means the Architects Registration Board.

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  • The expression “the Registrar” means the Registrar of Architects appointed by the Board under section 4.
  • The expressions “penalty order”, “suspension order” and “erasure order” shall be construed in accordance with sections 7ZB, 7ZC and 7ZD.
  • The expression “disciplinary order” has the meaning given by section 7ZA.

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3
4

(1A) The Board may require an applicant for registration in pursuance of this section to pay a fee of a prescribed amount. (1B) The Board may by rules prescribe the information and evidence to be furnished to the Registrar in connection with an application for registration in pursuance of this section.

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5

(3) Where the Board orders the Registrar to remove a person’s name from the Register under this section, the Registrar shall serve written notice of the removal on the person as soon as is reasonably practicable.

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by— (a) his name not being re-entered in, or being removed from, the Register by virtue of section 6C(1); (b) the making of a disciplinary order in relation to him; or (c) the Board ordering the Registrar to remove his name from the Register under section 7A, may appeal to the High Court or the Court of Session within three months from the date on which notice of the decision or order concerned is served on him; and on an appeal under this section the Court may make any order which appears appropriate, and no appeal shall lie from any decision of the Court on such an appeal.

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7

In section 11 of the 1931 Act (removal of name from Register for failure to notify change of address), for “Council" (in each place) substitute “ Registrar ”.

8

In section 12 of the 1931 Act (penalty for obtaining registration by false representation), for “wilfully" substitute “ intentionally ”.

9

For section 13 of the 1931 Act (regulations) substitute—

(13) (1) The Board may make rules generally for carrying out or facilitating the purposes of this Act. (2) The Board shall, before making any rules under this Act, publish a draft of the rules and give those to whom the rules would be applicable an opportunity of making representations to the Board.

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10
11
12
13

For section 18(2) of the 1931 Act (application to Northern Ireland) substitute—

(2) This Act extends to Northern Ireland.

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The 1938 Act

14

when— (a) he is subject to a disqualifying decision in another member State; (b) his name has been removed from the Register pursuant to a suspension order or an erasure order and has not been re-entered; or (c) he is required under section 6C(1) of the principal Act to satisfy the Board of his competence to practise but has not done so.

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15

In section 3 of the 1938 Act (offence of practising while not registered), in the proviso—

(b) in a case where the contravention is occasioned by the removal of the defendant’s name from the Register in circumstances in which notice is required to be served on him— (i) that the notice had not been duly served before that date, (ii) that the time for bringing an appeal against the removal had not expired at that date, or (iii) that such an appeal had been duly brought, but had not been determined, before that date.

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16

In section 5 of the 1938 Act (construction and citation), in subsection (2), for the words from “Acts 1931 and" to the end substitute “ Act 1931 ”.

17

For section 6(1) of the 1938 Act (application to Northern Ireland) substitute—

(1) This Act extends to Northern Ireland.

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Other enactments

18

In section 6 of the Inspection of Churches Measure 1955 (interpretation), in the definition of “qualified person”, for “Architects Registration Acts 1931 to 1969" substitute “ Architects Acts 1931 to 1996 ”.

19

In section 52(1) of the Cathedrals Measure 1963 (interpretation), in the definition of “architect”, for “Architects (Registration) Acts 1931 to 1938" substitute “ Architects Acts 1931 to 1996 ”.

20

In section 20(1) of the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990 (interpretation), in the definition of “architect”, for “Architects Registration Acts 1931 to 1969" substitute “ Architects Acts 1931 to 1996 ”.

Part III — Transitional provisions and savings

First elections and appointments to the Board

21

Registration

22

Where before the appointed day a person has duly applied for registration under the 1931 Act but no decision on the application has been made, the application shall be dealt with on and after the appointed day in the same way as an application duly made on or after that day (except that no further fee may be required to be paid).

23

Examinations in architecture which immediately before the appointed day were recognised by the Council for the purposes of subsection (1)(c) of section 6 of the 1931 Act (as it has effect before the substitution made by section 120 of this Act) shall (subject to rules made by the Board) be treated on and after that day as qualifications prescribed under subsection (1)(a) of that section (as it has effect after that substitution).

24

Section 6B of the 1931 Act shall have effect as if the reference in subsection (3) of that section to a person whose name has been removed from the Register under subsection (2) of that section included a reference to a person whose name was removed from the Register under section 13(5) of the 1931 Act before the appointed day.

25

The first reference to the Board in section 7A(1) of the 1931 Act shall be construed, in relation to the entry of a name in the Register at a time before the appointed day, as a reference to the Council.

Discipline

26

Where before the appointed day—

the case shall be referred to the Professional Conduct Committee which shall consider whether he is guilty of unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence.

27

Pre-commencement removals and disqualifications

28
29

A person may appeal under section 9 of the 1931 Act against—

within three months from the date on which notice of the removal or determination was served on him.

30

Section 1A(6)(b) of the 1938 Act shall have effect as if it included a reference to a period of disqualification imposed by the Council.

Offence of practising while not registered

31

The amendments made in sections 1 and 3 of the 1938 Act and section 17 of the 1931 Act by section 123(1), (3) and (4) of this Act do not apply in relation to an offence committed before the appointed day.

32

The repeal made in section 3 of the 1938 Act by section 123(2) of this Act applies in relation to an offence committed before the appointed day (as well as in relation to one committed on or after that day).

Transfer of Fund

33

If the transfer of the assets of the Fund takes place after the appointed day, the repeal by this Act of sections 1(1) and (4) to (6), 3 and 4 of the 1969 Act shall not come into force until the transfer is made; and during the period beginning with the appointed day and ending with the transfer references in those provisions to the Council shall have effect as references to the Board.

Supplementary

34
35

Nothing in this Schedule prejudices the operation of section 16 or 17 (effect of repeals) of the Interpretation Act 1978.

SCHEDULE 3

Part I — Grants, &c for renewal of private sector housing

Part II — Architects

Part III — Financial assistance for regeneration and development

Grants for improvements and repairs, &c.

22A

Change of circumstances affecting disabled occupant.

The Board and its committees.

The Education Fund.

Regeneration and development: Welsh Development Agency.

Resolution by local housing authority to pay relocation grants.

Housing action trusts: orders for dissolution.

The Commission for the New Towns: orders for dissolution.

Orders, regulations and directions.

Corresponding provision for Northern Ireland.

Rent Act 1977 (c.42)

Housing Act 1985 (c.68)

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c.70)

Housing Act 1988 (c.50)

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42)

Editorial notes

[^c11252751]: Act: Transfer of functions in relation to Wales (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1

[^c11252761]: Act restricted (21.7.1997) by 1997 c. 22, s. 27, Sch. 2 para. 17(3); S.I. 1997/1672, art. 2

[^c11252771]: Act partly in force at Royal Assent see s.150.

[^c11252781]: Except as otherwise provided, any amendment or repeal by this Act of an amendment has the same extent as the enactment amended or repealed see s. 148

[^c11252811]: S. 2 wholly in force; S. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; S. 2 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 2 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11252971]: S. 3 wholly in force; S. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; S. 3 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 3 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11252981]: S. 3(2)(e) repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. IV (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

[^c17651971]: Words in s. 3(2)(f) inserted (1.10.2002) by The National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (Supplementary, Consequential etc. Provisions) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2469), regs. 1, 4, Sch. 1 para. 23(2)

[^c11252991]: Words in s. 3(2)(f) inserted (8.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/90, arts. 1, 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 31(2)

[^c11253001]: S. 3(2)(g) substituted (1.4.1998) by 1997 c. 50, s. 134(1), Sch. 9 para. 89; S.I. 1998/354, art. 2(2)(ay)

[^c17644021]: Words in s. 3(2)(g) repealed (1.4.2002) by Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16), ss. 128, 137, Sch. 6 para. 79, Sch. 7 Pt. 5; S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(k)(m) (with art. 4)

[^c11253011]: 1985 c. 51.

[^c11253021]: Word in s. 3(2)(i) repealed (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 423, Sch. 34 Pt. VIII (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1094, art. 4(i)

[^c11253031]: S. 3(2)(k) and preceding word inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 328(8), Sch. 29 Pt. I para. 60 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/1094, art. 4(a)(h)

[^c11253241]: S. 19 wholly in force; s. 19 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 19 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); S. 19 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253251]: 1976 c. 80.

[^c11253261]: 1988 c. 50.

[^c11253271]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c17513491]: S. 22A inserted (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), Sch. 3 para. 6 (with art. 11(2))

[^c11253321]: S. 30 wholly in force; s. 30 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 30 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 30 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253331]: S. 31 wholly in force; s. 31 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 31 in force for certain purposes at 13.11.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 2; s. 31 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253341]: S. 33 wholly in force; s. 33 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 33 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 33 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253351]: S. 44 wholly in force; s. 44 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 44 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 44 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253401]: S. 51 wholly in force; s. 51 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 51 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 51 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253411]: S. 52 wholly in force; s. 52 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 52 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 52 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253561]: 1925 c. 18.

[^c11253571]: S. 55(4)(b) repealed (1.1.1997) by 1996 c. 47, s. 25(2), Sch. 4 (with ss. 24(2), 25(4)(5)); S.I. 1996/2974, art. 2

[^c11253581]: 1925 c. 24.

[^c11252801]: Pt. I Ch. I (ss. 1-59) excluded (17.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2890, reg. 3(1)

[^c11253971]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253981]: S. 83(2) amended (17.12.1996) by S.I. 1996/2885, art. 4(1)

[^c11253991]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254001]: S. 85 wholly in force; s. 85 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 85 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 85 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1997 by S.I. 1997/2842, art. 3

[^c11254011]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254021]: S. 87 wholly in force; s. 87 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 87 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 87 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11254031]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254041]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254051]: 1925 c. 20.

[^c11254061]: S. 92 wholly in force; s.92 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s.92 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 92 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11254071]: 1993 c. 10.

[^c11254081]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254091]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254111]: 1948 c. 29.

[^c11254121]: 1989 c. 41.

[^c11254131]: 1989 c. 41.

[^c11254141]: 1970 c. 42.

[^c11254151]: 1948 c. 29.

[^c11254161]: S. 101 wholly in force; s. 101 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 101 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 101 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1997/2842, art. 3

[^c11254181]: 1988 c. 50.

[^c11254191]: 1996 c. 52.

[^c11254201]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254211]: 1981 c. 64.

[^c11254221]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254231]: 1977 c. 42.

[^c11254241]: 1976 c. 80.

[^c11254251]: 1980 c. 65.

[^c11254261]: S. 102 wholly in force; s. 102 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 102 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 102 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11254271]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c11254281]: S. 104 wholly in force; s. 104 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 104 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 104 in force insofar as not already in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254291]: 1996 c. 18.

[^c11254301]: S. 105 wholly in force; s. 105 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 105 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 105 in force insofar as not already in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254311]: S. 106 wholly in force; s. 106 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 106 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 106 in force insofar as not already in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254321]: S. 107 wholly in force; s. 107 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 107 in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254331]: S. 108 wholly in force; s. 108 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 108 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 108 in force insofar as not already in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254341]: 1996 c. 23.

[^c11254351]: S. 109 wholly in force; s. 109 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 109 in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254361]: S. 110 wholly in force; s. 110 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 110 in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254371]: S. 111 wholly in force; s. 111 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 111 in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254381]: S. 112 wholly in force; s. 112 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 112 in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254391]: S. 113 wholly in force; s. 113 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 113 in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254411]: 1985 c. 66.

[^c11254421]: 1986 c. 45.

[^c11254431]: S. 114 wholly in force; s. 114 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 114 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 114 in force insofar as not already in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254441]: S. 114: Functions of the Lord Advocate transferred to the Secretary of State, and all property, rights and liabilities to which the Lord Advocate is entitled or subject in connection with any such function transferred to the Secretary of State for Scotland (19.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/678, arts. 2, 3, Sch. (with art. 7)

[^c11254451]: S. 115 wholly in force; s. 115 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 115 in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254461]: S. 116 wholly in force; s. 116 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 116 in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254471]: 1971 c. 80.

[^c11254481]: S. 117 wholly in force; s. 117 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 117 in force at 1.5.1998 by (E.W.) S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 and (S.) S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254491]: Ss. 118-125 (Pt. III) repealed (21.7.1997) by 1997 c. 22, s. 27, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 1997/1672, art. 2

[^c11254591]: 1976 c. 74.

[^c11254601]: 1993 c. 28.

[^c11254611]: 1975 c. 70.

[^c11254791]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c11254801]: 1990 c. 27.

[^c11254811]: 1980 c. 65.

[^c11254821]: 1988 c. 50.

[^c11254831]: 1981 c. 64.

[^c11254841]: S. 147 wholly in force; s. 147 in force: at 24.9.1996 so far as relating to Sch. 3 Pt. III by s. 150(2); at 17.12.1996 so far as relating to Sch. 3 Pt. I by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3 (subject to savings for specified provisions in art. 8); at 1.4.1997 so far as relating to Sch. 3 Pt. II by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 4

[^c11254851]: Words in s. 148(2)(3) repealed (21.7.1997) by 1997 c. 22, s. 27, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 1997/1672, art. 2

[^c11254871]: 1974 c. 28.

[^c11254881]: S. 150(3) power partly exercised (10.9.1996): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2 S. 150(3) power partly exercised (12.11.1996): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1996/2842, arts. 2-4 S. 150(3) power partly exercised (1.12.1997): 16.12.1997 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1997/2846, art. 2 S. 150(3) power partly exercised (6.3.1998): 1.5.1998 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1998/650, art. 2 S. 150(3) power partly exercised (19.3.1998): 1.5.1998 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1998/894, art. 2

[^c11254891]: Act's amending/repealing provisions are co-extensive with the enactments they affect see s. 148(4)

[^c11254921]: Sch. 2 repealed (21.7.1997) by 1997 c. 22, s. 27, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2 para. 16); S.I. 1997/1672, art. 2

[^c11255001]: Repeals by Schedule 3 have the same extent as the enactment repealed

[^c11253121]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253131]: S. 7 wholly in force; s. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 7 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 7 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253151]: S. 12 wholly in force; s. 12 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 12 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2; s. 12 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253161]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253141]: 1925 c. 23.

[^c11253211]: S. 17 wholly in force; s. 17 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 17 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2; s. 17 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253221]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253171]: 1954 c. 56.

[^c11253181]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c11253191]: 1976 c. 80.

[^c11253201]: 1988 c. 50.

[^c11253231]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253281]: S. 25 wholly in force; s. 25 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 25 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 25 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253291]: S. 27 wholly in force; s. 27 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 27 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 27 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253301]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253311]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253361]: S. 45 wholly in force; s. 45 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 45 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 45 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253371]: S. 46 wholly in force; s. 46 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 46 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 46 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253381]: s. 47 wholly in force; s. 47 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 47 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 47 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253391]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253421]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253431]: 1967 c. 88.

[^c11253441]: 1993 c. 28.

[^c11253451]: 1987 c. 31.

[^c11253461]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11253471]: 1996 c. 52.

[^c11253481]: 1988 c. 1.

[^c11253491]: 1973 c. 18.

[^c11253501]: 1975 c. 63.

[^c11253511]: 1984 c. 42.

[^c11253521]: 1989 c. 41.

[^c11253591]: s. 61 wholly in force; s. 61 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 61 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 61 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253601]: S. 63 wholly in force; s. 63 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 63 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 63 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253721]: S. 64 wholly in force; s. 64 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 64 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 64 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253731]: S. 64(7)(c) repealed (1.10.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 152, Sch. 18 Pt. IV (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 4

[^c11253741]: Words in s. 64(7)(d) inserted (8.2.2000) by S.I. 2000/90, arts. 1, 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 31(3)

[^c11253751]: S. 64(7)(e) substituted (1.4.1998) by 1997 c. 50, s. 134(1), Sch. 9 para. 90; S.I. 1998/354, art. 2(2)(ay)

[^c17652871]: Words in s. 64(7)(e) repealed (1.4.2002) by Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16), ss. 128, 137, 138(2), Sch. 6 para. 80, Sch. 7 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2002/344, art. 3(k)(m) (with art. 4)

[^c17652901]: Words in s. 64(7)(d) inserted (1.10.2002) by The National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 (Supplementary, Consequential etc. Provisions) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2469), regs. 1, 4, Sch. 1 para. 23(3)

[^c11253771]: S. 67 wholly in force; s. 67 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 67 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 67 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253781]: S. 68 wholly in force; s. 68 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 68 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 68 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253821]: 1925 c. 18.

[^c11253831]: S. 73(3)(b) repealed (1.1.1997) by 1996 c. 47, s. 25(2), Sch. 4 (ss. 24(2), 25(4)); S.I. 1996/2974, art. 2

[^c11253841]: 1925 c. 24.

[^c11253851]: S. 76 wholly in force; s. 76 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 76 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 76 in force insofar as not already in force at 17.12.1996 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 3

[^c11253881]: S. 77(1)(e) amended (W.) (17.11.1999) by S.I. 1999/3084, reg. 2 S. 77(1)(e) amended (E.) (17.11.1999) by S.I. 1999/2766, reg. 2

[^c11253911]: 1976 c. 80.

[^c11253921]: 1988 c. 50.

[^c23552021]: Words in s. 77(1)(e) substituted (6.4.2003) by Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 3 para. 58; S.I. 2003/962, art. 2(3)(d)(iii)

[^c11253931]: 1983 c. 34.

[^c11253941]: 1960 c. 62.

[^c11253951]: 1968 c. 52.

[^c11253961]: 1992 c. 14.

[^c11254171]: 1989 c. 42.

[^c11254101]: Words in s. 98(2)(a) repealed (1.1.1997) by 1996 c. 47, s. 25(2), Sch. 4 (with ss. 24(2), 25(5)); S.I. 1996/2974, art. 2

[^c11254401]: 1986 c. 45.

[^c11254621]: S. 131 wholly in force; s. 131 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 131 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 131 in force insofar as not already in force at 16.12.1997 by S.I. 1997/2846, art. 2

[^c11254631]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254641]: S. 132 wholly in force; s. 132 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 132 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 132 in force insofar as not already in force at 16.12.1997 by S.I. 1997/2846, art. 2

[^c11254651]: 1988 c. 9.

[^c11254661]: S. 133 wholly in force; s. 133 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 133 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 133 in force insofar as not already in force at 16.12.1997 by S.I. 1997/2846, art. 2

[^c11254671]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254681]: 1990 c. 8.

[^c11254691]: 1965 c. 56.

[^c11254701]: 1981 c. 66.

[^c11254711]: 1990 c. 8.

[^c11254721]: S. 134 wholly in force; s. 134 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 134 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 134 in force insofar as not already in force at 16.12.1997 by S.I. 1997/2846, art. 2

[^c11254731]: S. 135 wholly in force; s. 135 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 135 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 135 in force insofar as not already in force at 16.12.1997 by S.I. 1997/2846, art. 2

[^c11254761]: S. 139 wholly in force; s. 139 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 139 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 139 in force insofar as not already in force at 16.12.1997 by S.I. 1997/2846, art. 2

[^c11254771]: S. 140 wholly in force; s. 140 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 140 in force for certain purposes at 11.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(2); s. 140 in force insofar as not already in force at 16.12.1997 by S.I. 1997/2846, art. 2

[^c11254781]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254741]: 1925 c. 21.

[^c11254751]: 1985 c. 68.

[^c11254561]: S. 125 wholly in force; s. 125 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150; s. 125 in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(3); s. 125 in force insofar as not already in force at 1.4.1997 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 4

[^c11254571]: 1931 c. 33.

[^c11254581]: 1938 c. 54.

[^c11254511]: 1938 c. 54.

[^c11254521]: 1980 c. 43.

[^c11254531]: S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26).

[^c11254541]: 1995 c. 46.

[^c11254551]: 1969 c. 42.

[^c11254501]: 1931 c. 33.

[^c11254961]: Sch. 2 para. 21 wholly in force; para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 150(2); para. 21(1)-(3) in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2352, art. 2(3); para. 21 in force so far as not already in force at 1.4.1997 by S.I. 1996/2842, art. 4

[^c11254971]: 1978 c. 30.

[^c11254931]: 1955 No. 1.

[^c11254941]: 1963 No. 2.

[^c11254951]: 1990 No. 2.