1

This Part applies to a child—

a

who is ordinarily resident in Wales;

b

to or in respect of whom services are provided in Wales by, or on behalf of or under arrangements with, a person mentioned in Schedule 2B; or

c

to or in respect of whom regulated children’s services in Wales are provided.

1A

Regulations may provide that, for the purposes of this Part of this Act, “child” includes a person aged 18 or over who falls within subsection (1B).

1B

A person falls within this subsection if he is a person to or in respect of whom services are provided in Wales by, or on behalf of or under arrangements with, a county council or county borough council in Wales by virtue of—

a

section 23C, 24, 24A or 24B of the Children Act 1989 (c. 41) (which provide for the continuing duties of such councils towards young persons); or

b

regulations made under section 23D of that Act (which may provide for the appointment of personal advisers for certain young persons).

6

Regulations may provide for the references to a child in subsection (1) to include references to a person (including a child) who was at any time (including a time before the commencement of this Part)—

a

a child ordinarily resident in Wales;

b

a child to or in respect of whom services were provided in Wales by, or on behalf of or under arrangements with, a person mentioned in Schedule 2B; or

c

a child to or in respect of whom regulated children’s services in Wales were provided.