Statutory Instruments
2005 No. 1120 (C.49)
HOUSING, ENGLAND
The Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 2) (England) Order 2005
Made
4th April 2005
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 270(4) and (5) of the Housing Act 2004( 1 ) hereby makes the following Order:
Citation and application
1. —(1) This Order may be cited as the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 2) (England) Order 2005.
(2) This Order applies to England only.
Commencement
2.Section 223 of the Housing Act 2004 (allocation of housing accommodation by local authorities) shall come into force on 27th April 2005.
Signed by authority of the First Secretary of State
Keith Hill
Minister of State Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
4th April 2005
2004 c. 34 . The powers conferred by section 270(4) and (5) are exercisable by the National Assembly for Wales, where a provision is to come into force in relation only to Wales.