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<Text>In section 167(2) of the 1996 Act (allocation in accordance with allocation scheme: Wales), after paragraph (b) insert—</Text>
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<Text>people for whom responsible local authorities have duties under section 108A of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act <Citation URI="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/anaw/2014/4" id="c00014" Year="2014" Number="4" Class="WelshNationalAssemblyAct">2014 (anaw 4)</Citation> to take reasonable steps to secure that suitable accommodation is available for their occupation.</Text>
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