Structure of the Act Part 1 - the Homes and Communities Agency Certain supervisory powers of the Secretary of State Section 46 - Guidance by the Secretary of State
88.This section gives the Secretary of State power, following consultation with appropriate persons, to give guidance to the HCA about how to carry out its functions. The guidance must be published as soon as is reasonably practical after it has been given. If the guidance is to be revoked, the same consultation and notification process must be followed.
89.The HCA is required to have regard to any guidance issued to it by the Secretary of State which is in force.