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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 16Children Act 1989

Part IAmendment of Act and Other Enactments Affected

The Children Act 1989 (c. 41)

13At the end of section 24 of the Act of 1989 (advice and assistance) there shall be added the following subsections—

(14)Every local authority shall establish a procedure for considering any representations (including any complaint) made to them by a person qualifying for advice and assistance about the discharge of their functions under this Part in relation to him.

(15)In carrying out any consideration of representations under subsection (14), a local authority shall comply with any regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this subsection.