
1 
This Order may be cited as the Housing Act 1996 (Commencement No. 4) Order 1996.
2 
Section 167 of the Housing Act 1996 shall come into force on 23rd October 1996 for the purposes of requiring a local housing authority to consult on an allocation scheme prior to its adoption and enabling them to adopt the scheme.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State.
David Curry
Minister of State,
Department of the Environment
15th October 1996