In sections 1 to 3—
“homeless” and “homelessness” have the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) (in this Act referred to as “the 1996 Act”);
“local housing authority” and “district” have the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1985 (c. 68);
“social services authority” means a local authority for the purposes of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42);
“support” means advice, information or assistance; and
“voluntary organisation” has the same meaning as in section 180(3) of the 1996 Act.