Part III The Housing CorporationSocial Housing in Wales
Relevant Authority’s powers with respect to land and works
88 Acquisition of land.
(1)
The F1Welsh Ministers may acquire land by agreement for the purpose of—
(a)
selling or leasing it to a F2registered social landlord or an unregistered self-build society, or
(b)
providing dwellings (for letting or for sale) or hostels,
F3and the Welsh Ministers may acquire land compulsorily for any such purpose.
(2)
Land may be so acquired by the F4Welsh Ministers notwithstanding that it is not immediately required for any such purpose.
F5(3)
The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 applies to the compulsory purchase of land under this section.
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