§ ' The definition of "prescribed" in section 49(3) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1974 shall be amended by inserting before "in relation to" the words "means prescribed by the Secretary of State and".'.—[Mr. Rifkind.]
§ Brought up, and read the First Time.
§ Mr. RifkindI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause clarifies the definition of the word "prescribed" in the Housing, (Scotland) Act 1974 by specifying who shall have the authority to prescribe. No change in the existing powers or arrangements will result.
§ Question put and agreed to.
§ Clause read a Second time, and added to the Bill.