1. Section 435 of the Housing Act 1985 (power of local authorities to advance money) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 below.
2. In subsection (1), omit paragraph (d) and the word “or” immediately preceding that paragraph.
3. After subsection (1), insert the following subsection—
“(1A) A local authority which is not a local housing authority may advance money to a person—
(a)for the purpose of altering, enlarging, repairing or improving a house, or
(b)for the purpose of facilitating the repayment of an amount outstanding on a previous loan made for any of those purposes.”.