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<Text>The 2014 Act is amended as follows.</Text>
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<Text>In section 52(8) (homelessness strategies), after “voluntary organisations” insert <InlineAmendment>“, persons in the authority’s area who are, or who have been, homeless or threatened with homelessness”</InlineAmendment>.</Text>
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<Pnumber>3</Pnumber>
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<Text>In section 60(4) (duty to provide information, advice and assistance in accessing help), after the words “voluntary organisations” insert <InlineAmendment>“, persons in the authority’s area who are, or who have been, homeless or threatened with homelessness”</InlineAmendment>.</Text>
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<Text>After section 98(4) (guidance) insert—</Text>
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<Text>Before giving, revising or withdrawing guidance under this Part, the Welsh Ministers must consult such public or local authorities, voluntary organisations, persons who are, or who have been homeless or threatened with homelessness in Wales or other persons as they consider appropriate.</Text>
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