Part 2Scheme of assistance for housing purposes
Supplementary
94Directions and guidance
1
The Scottish Ministers may give directions to local authorities in relation to the provision of assistance under this Part.
2
Directions under subsection (1) may, in particular, with a view to preventing the duplication of the making of grants or loans in respect of the same work, make provision as to the circumstances in which local authorities—
a
may or may not exercise their powers, or
b
are or are not to perform their duties,
under this Part.
3
A direction under subsection (1) may be—
a
given to a particular authority or to authorities generally,
b
varied or revoked.
4
A direction under subsection (1) may not relate to the provision of assistance to a particular person or in relation to particular premises.
5
In exercising its functions under this Part, a local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers.
6
Before issuing any such guidance the Scottish Ministers must consult—
a
such bodies representing local authorities, and
b
such other persons,
as they think fit.
7
The Scottish Ministers may vary or revoke any such guidance.