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Child Care Act 1980

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77Research

(1)The Secretary of State may conduct or assist other persons in conducting research into any matter connected with his functions or the functions of local authorities under—

(a)this Act,

(b)the Children and Young Persons Acts 1933 to 1969, or

(c)the [1980 c. 6.] Foster Children Act 1980,

or any matter connected with the adoption of children.

(2)Any local authority may conduct or assist other persons in conducting research into any matter connected with their functions under the enactments mentioned in subsection (1) above or their functions connected with the adoption of children.

(3)Any expenses incurred by the Secretary of State under this section shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament.

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