(1)For the purpose of determining whether to make an application for the making of a parenting order under section 102, the Principal Reporter may make such investigations as the Principal Reporter considers appropriate.
(2)On a request made by the Principal Reporter for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1), a local authority shall supply to the Principal Reporter a report on—
(a)the child in relation to whom the Principal Reporter is determining whether to make the application;
(b)the parent in relation to whom the Principal Reporter is determining whether to make the application; and
(c)such circumstances concerning—
(i)the child; and
(ii)the parent,
as appear to the Principal Reporter to be relevant.