196.This section provides that the Scottish Ministers may issue guidance to local authorities about the declaration of a local housing emergency by a local authority. The guidance may, in particular, include provision about any matter mentioned in subsection (2) including, for example, what is meant by a local housing emergency. A local authority must, in the exercise of its functions in relation to housing, have regard to any guidance issued under this section. Before issuing and publishing any guidance under this section, the Scottish Ministers must consult local authorities.
Crown Application Emergency housing Section 80 – Guidance for local authorities about a local housing emergency