(1)The Secretary of State may, so as to prevent the duplication of the making of grants under this Part in respect of the same works, give directions to—
(a)a local authority; [F2and]
(b)local authorities generally; F3. . .
(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
as to the circumstances in which they, or any of them, may or may not exercise their powers under this Part [F4or are or are not to perform their duties under this Part].
(2)It shall be the duty F5. . . of any local authority to whom directions have been given to comply with such directions.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 239A added by Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43, SIF 61), s. 2(8)
F2Word in s. 239A(1)(a) inserted (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 13(24)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II (subject to art. 3)
F3S. 239A(1)(c) and the preceding word “and” repealed (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 13(24)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II (subject to art. 3)
F4Words inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 194(1), Sch. 11 para. 95
F5Words in s. 239A(2) repealed (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 113(1), Sch. 10 para. 13(24)(b); S.S.I. 2001/336, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. II (subject to art. 3)