Introductory Text1.Citation, commencement and interpretation2.Amendment of the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Order 1997: pathfinder authorities3.Amendment of the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Order 19974.The Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Order 1997: additional pathfinder authorities5.Amendment of the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) (Scotland) Order 1997: pathfinder authorities6.Amendment of the Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) (Scotland) Order 19977.The Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) (Scotland) Order 1997: additional pathfinder authoritiesSignatureSCHEDULEDATE ON WHICH ARTICLES 4 AND 7 COME INTO FORCE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AREASExplanatory Note