(1)A determination under this Chapter may make different provision for different cases or descriptions of case, including different provision—
(a)for different areas,
(b)for different local housing authorities, or
(c)for different descriptions of local housing authority.
(2)Before making a determination under this Chapter that relates to all local housing authorities or a description of local housing authority, the Secretary of State must consult such representatives of local government and relevant professional bodes as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.
(3)Before making a determination under this Chapter relating to a particular local housing authority, the Secretary of State must consult that local housing authority.
(4)As soon as practicable after making a determination under this Chapter, the Secretary of State must send a copy of the determination to the local housing authority or authorities to which it relates.
(5)Section 87(4) to (7) (electronic communications) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 applies to a determination under this Chapter as it applies to a determination under Part 6 of that Act.