http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2959/introduction/made

The Housing Act 1996 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1996

Housing

King's Printer of Acts of Parliament

2016-04-18

HOUSING, ENGLAND AND WALES

Subject to the transitional provisions in the Schedule, this Order brings fully into force Part VI (allocation of housing accommodation) and Part VII (homelessness) of the Housing Act 1996 on 1st April 1997 and 20th January 1997, respectively. The provisions contained in those Parts conferring powers to consult and make orders and regulations were commenced by earlier Orders.