18 Powers of Secretary of State as to medical and other examinations.E+W
(1)Where any question arising under this Act is referred to the Secretary of State then, if in his opinion he would be assisted in determining that question by the advice of a person appointed by him to examine the child concerned, he may serve a notice on the parent of that child requiring the child’s attendance for examination in accordance with the provisions of the notice.
(2)Sub-paragraphs (2) and (4) of paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to this Act apply in relation to an examination under this section as they apply in relation to one under Schedule 1.