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After the section inserted into the 1980 Act by section 5 of this Act there shall be inserted the following section—
(1)Without prejudice to section 199 of the [1973 c. 65.] Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (reports and returns by local authorities etc.), where it appears to the Secretary of State necessary or expedient, in relation to the exercise of his powers under this Part of this Act, he may by notice in writing to a landlord require it—
(a)at such time and at such place as may be specified in the notice, to produce any document; or
(b)within such period as may be so specified or such longer period as the Secretary of State may allow, to furnish a copy of any document or supply any information.
(2)Any officer of the landlord designated in the notice for that purpose or having custody or control of the document or in a position to give that information shall, without instructions from the landlord, take all reasonable steps to ensure that the notice is complied with.”.
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