127 Use of an organisation as agency for paymentsE+W+S
[F1(1)[F2Regulations] may authorise an organisation with which an arrangement is made under section 126 to act as agent for the payment or receipt of sums payable by adoption agencies to other adoption agencies and may require adoption agencies to pay or receive such sums through the organisation.
(2)The organisation is to perform the functions exercisable by virtue of this section in accordance with any directions given by the Secretary of State; and the directions may be of general applicationF3... or be special directions.
F4(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 125-131 cease to have effect (S.) (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 1 para. 11(1); S.I. 2014/889, art. 5(f)
F2Word in s. 127(1) substituted (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 1 para. 4(2); S.I. 2014/889, art. 5(f)
F3Words in s. 127(2) omitted (13.5.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 1 para. 4(3); S.I. 2014/889, art. 5(f)
F4S. 127(3) omitted (13.5.2014) by virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 1 para. 4(4); S.I. 2014/889, art. 5(f)
Commencement Information
I1S. 127 in force at 25.7.2014 by S.I. 2014/1961, art. 2