29In Schedule 1 to the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 there shall be added at the end the following entry—
| “Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5) | Promotion of welfare of children ; provision for orphans, deserted children, children suffering from mental disorder etc. ; assumption by local authority of parental rights ; children in care ; financing of children’s maintenance and education etc ; assistance of persons formerly in care ; accommodation for children in care ; registration of voluntary children’s homes and use of voluntary organisations ; research into matters connected with functions under enactments relating to children and young persons.”. |