SCHEDULE 2

PART IMODIFICATIONS OF ACTS OF PARLIAMENT

Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43)92

1

The Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 is amended as follows.

2

In section 2(3)(a) (general functions of Scottish Homes), “given with the consent of the Treasury” and “with such consent” are omitted.

3

In section 5(1) (determination of financial duties of Scottish Homes) “, with the approval of the Treasury,” is omitted.

4

In section 6(1) (government grants to Scottish Homes) “, with the consent of the Treasury,” is omitted.

5

In section 7 (borrowing by and government loans to Scottish Homes)–

a

in subsection (1) “given with the approval of the Treasury” is omitted;

b

in subsection (3) “and the approval of the Treasury.” is omitted; and

c

subsection (7) is omitted.

6

In section 9 (limit on borrowing etc.)–

a

in subsection (1) “made with the consent of the Treasury” is omitted;

b

in subsection (1)(b) “and approval of the Treasury” is omitted; and

c

in subsection (3) “, with the approval of the Treasury,” is omitted.

7

Section 10(4) (miscellaneous financial directions) is omitted.

8

In section 11(1) (accounts, annual report of Scottish Homes, etc.), “, with the approval of the Treasury,” is omitted.

9

In Schedule 1 (Scottish Homes)–

a

in paragraphs 7(1), 7(3) (in both places) and 17(2), “,with the approval of the Treasury,” is omitted;

b

in paragraphs 8, 9 and 10(4), “, with the consent of the Treasury,” is omitted;

c

in paragraphs 9 and 10(1) and (2), “given with the consent of the Treasury,” is omitted; and

d

in paragraph 10(5)(b), “given with the approval of the Treasury” is omitted.