Corporation Tax Act 2010 section 646

Delegation of powers to the Regulator of Social Housing

Section 646 allows the Secretary of State to delegate their approval and oversight functions for co-operative housing associations to the Regulator of Social Housing.

• The Secretary of State may delegate functions relating to the approval of housing associations and the tests they must satisfy to the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Delegation only applies to housing associations that are registered providers of social housing under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.
• The Secretary of State controls the scope of any delegation and may limit it to whatever extent they choose.
• The Secretary of State may attach specific conditions to any delegated functions.