Before giving guidance under section 215 the regulator must consult—
the Secretary of State,
one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of registered providers,
any body for the time being nominated under section 278A,
one or moreother bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of tenants of social housing,
the Greater London Authority,
one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of local housing authorities,
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the HCA.