2 Welfare of children: the general principle.E+W+S
Where, in any case which falls to be dealt with under this Act, the Secretary of State F1... is considering the exercise of any discretionary power conferred by this Act, he shall have regard to the welfare of any child likely to be affected by his decision.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 2 repealed (1.6.1999) by Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), s. 87(2), Sch. 7 para. 18, Sch. 8; S.I. 1999/1510, art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 2 amended (5.4.1993) by The Child Support (Northern Ireland Reciprocal Arrangements) Regulations 1993 (S.I. 1993/584), reg. 2(2), Sch.2