section 146 (change of name) and Schedule 9 (consequential amendments relating to change of name of the Audit Commission);

section 147 (powers of the Audit Commission relating to benefits);

section 150 (interaction of benefits inspectors with the Audit Commission);

section 152 (inspections of best value authorities);

section 156 (information about performance standards of local authorities);

section 157 (reports on English local authorities);

sections 159 to 163 (amendment of provisions relating to audit in the Audit Commission Act 19983);

section 165 (publication of information by the Audit Commission);

section 187 (chairmen of standards committees);

section 196 (consultation with ombudsmen);

section 200 (exemption from Data Protection Act 1998);

section 201 (supplementary and consequential provision);

section 203 (politically restricted posts: consequential amendments);