155Registered social landlords
(1)In section 40(1) of the Audit Commission Act 1998 (studies relating to registered social landlords), omit “(other than registered social landlords in Wales)”.
(2)In section 41A of that Act (inspections of registered social landlords), omit subsection (1A) (registered social landlords in Wales).
(3)After section 41B of that Act insert—
“41CAdvice and assistance for registered social landlords
(1)The Commission may, if it thinks it appropriate to do so, provide advice or assistance to a registered social landlord for the purpose of the exercise by the registered social landlord of its functions.
(2)Advice or assistance under this section may be provided on such terms, including terms as to payment, as the Commission thinks fit.”
(4)Omit section 42 of that Act (consultancy services relating to audit of accounts of registered social landlords).
(5)For section 43 of that Act substitute—
“43Meaning of “registered social landlord”
In sections 40 to 41C, “registered social landlord” means a body registered as a social landlord under Part 1 of the Housing Act 1996, other than a body mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (c) of section 56(2) of that Act (bodies registered in Wales).”