(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the establishment of a panel of persons from whom—
(a)curators ad litem may be appointed under section 58 of the [1978 c. 28.] Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 or under section 87(4) of this Act;
(b)reporting officers may be appointed under those sections; and
(c)persons may be appointed under section 41(1) of this Act.
(2)Regulations under subsection (1) above may provide, without prejudice to generality of that subsection—
(a)for the appointment, qualifications and training of persons who may be appointed to that panel; and
(b)for the management and organisation of persons available for appointment from that panel.
(3)Regulations under subsection (1) above may provide for the expenses incurred by persons appointed from the panel to be defrayed by a local authority.