Section 71 — Housing and Planning Act 2016: Procedure for determinations

Procedure for determinations 71 1 Before making a determination under section 69 that relates to all local housing authorities or a description of local housing authority the Secretary of State must consult such representatives of local government and relevant professional bodies as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.

2 Before making a determination under section 69 that relates to a particular local housing authority, the Secretary of State must consult that local housing authority.

3 As soon as possible after making a determination under section 69 the Secretary of State must send a copy of it to each local housing authority to which it relates.

4 Section 87(4) to (7) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (electronic communications) applies to a determination under this Chapter as it applies to a determination under Part 6 of that Act.

5 A consultation requirement imposed by this section may be satisfied by consultation carried out before this Act was passed.