General
Section 28 - Business
56.In order for the HCA to operate effectively, it may be necessary for it to carry on a business in the open market. This section enables the HCA to do so.
Section 29 - Powers to form companies etc.
57.This section allows the HCA, with the consent of the Secretary of State, to establish or acquire an interest in a company.
Section 30 - Community services
58.This section allows the HCA to act in a supportive capacity in order to provide or facilitate the provision of such services for communities as it considers appropriate. These may include services such as encouraging, or developing new businesses; providing employment; providing business or employment services; providing safe and attractive environments; or contributing to the prevention or reduction of anti-social behaviour or crime, or the fear of anti-social behaviour or crime.