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4Sections 1 to 3: interpretation
In sections 1 to 3—
“homeless” and “homelessness” have the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (c 52) (in this Act referred to as “the 1996 Act”);
“local housing authority” and “district” have the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1985 (c 68);
“social services authority” means a local authority for the purposes of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c 42);
“support” means advice, information or assistance; and
“voluntary organisation” has the same meaning as in section 180(3) of the 1996 Act.
NOTES
Initial Commencement
To be appointed
To be appointed: see s 20(1).
Housing & Homelessness95
Welfare, Housing & Social Security Law95
Local Government91
Social Services91
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- 5 Provision of accommodation for persons not in priority need who are not homeless intentionally
- 6 Abolition of minimum period for which an authority is subject to main homelessness duty
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