(1)The power conferred by this section is to be exercised with a view to obtaining information about premises in which accommodation is or has been provided for supported persons.
(2)The Secretary of State may require any person appearing to him—
(a)to have any interest in, or
(b)to be involved in any way in the management or control of,
such premises, or any building which includes such premises, to provide him with such information with respect to the premises and the persons occupying them as he may specify.
(3)A person who is required to provide information under this section must do so in accordance with such requirements as may be prescribed.
(4)Information provided to the Secretary of State under this section may be used by him only in the exercise of his functions under this Part.