27 Co-operation between authorities.E+W
(1)Where it appears to a local authority that any authority F1. . . mentioned in subsection (3) could, by taking any specified action, help in the exercise of any of their functions under this Part, they may request the help of that other authority F1. . . specifying the action in question.
(2)An authority whose help is so requested shall comply with the request if it is compatible with their own statutory or other duties and obligations and does not unduly prejudice the discharge of any of their functions.
(3)The [F2authorities]are—
(a)any local authority;
(b)any local education authority;
(c)any local housing authority;
(d)any health authority [F3or National Health Service trust]; and
(e)any person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.
(4)Every local authority shall assist any local education authority with the provision of services for any child within the local authority’s area who has special educational needs.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 27(1) repealed (14.10.1991) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76:1), ss. 116, 125(7), Sch. 16 para. 14(a), Sch. 20; S.I. 1991/1883, art. 3,Sch.
F2Word in s. 27(3) substituted (14.10.1991) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76:1), s. 116, Sch. 16 para. 14(b); S.I. 1991/1883, art. 3,Sch.
F3Words in s. 27(3)(d) inserted (14.10.1991) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76:1), s. 116, Sch. 16 para. 14(b); S.I. 1991/1883, art. 3,Sch.
Commencement Information
I1S. 27 in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)