(1)Before setting standards, or issuing, revising or withdrawing a code of practice, the regulator shall consult the following or ensure that they have been consulted—
(a)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of registered providers,
(b)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of secured creditors of registered providers,
(c)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of tenants of social housing,
(d)the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England,
(e)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of local housing authorities,
(f)the HCA, and
(g)the Secretary of State.
(2)Before setting a standard which would apply to charities, or issuing, revising or withdrawing a code of practice which applies or would apply to charities, the regulator must consult the Charity Commission.