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(1)It shall be the duty of every local authority having functions under section 29 of the M1National Assistance Act 1948 to inform themselves of the number of persons to whom that section applies within their area and of the need for the making by the authority of arrangements under that section for such persons.
(2)Every such local authority—
(a)shall cause to be published from time to time at such times and in such manner as they consider appropriate general information as to the services provided under arrangements made by the authority under the said section 29 which are for the time being available in their area; and
(b)shall ensure that any such person as aforesaid who uses any of those services is informed of [F1any other service provided by the authority (whether under any such arrangements or not)] which in the opinion of the authority is relevant to his needs [F2and of any service provided by any other authority or organisation which in the opinion of the authority is so relevant and of which particulars are in the authority’s possession.]
(3)This section shall come into operation on such date as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint.
Subordinate Legislation Made
P1S. 1(3) power exercised: 1.10.1971 appointed for England and Wales by S.I. 1971/698 and 1.10.1972 appointed for Scotland by S.I. 1972/1420
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 (c. 33, SIF 113:1), s. 9(a)
F2Words inserted by Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and Representation) Act 1986 (c. 33, SIF 113:1), s. 9(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 1 extended by Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42), s. 2(1), Sch. 1.
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