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Child Care Act 1980 (repealed 14.10.1991)

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As published

77 Research.

(1) The Secretary of State may conduct or assist other persons in conducting research into any matter connected with his functions or the functions of local authorities under— (a) this Act, (b) the Children and Young Person Acts 1933 to 1969, or (c) the Foster Children Act 1980, or any matter connected with the adoption of children. (2) Any local authority may conduct or assist other persons in conducting research into any matter connected with their functions under the enactments mentioned in subsection (1) above or their functions connected with the adoption of children. (3) Any expenses incurred by the Secretary of State under this section shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament.

Your change, as a redline

77 Research.

(1) The Secretary of State may conduct or assist other persons in conducting research into any matter connected with his functions or the functions of local authorities under— (a) this Act, (b) the Children and Young Person Acts 1933 to 1969, or (c) the Foster Children Act 1980, or any matter connected with the adoption of children. (2) Any local authority may conduct or assist other persons in conducting research into any matter connected with their functions under the enactments mentioned in subsection (1) above or their functions connected with the adoption of children. (3) Any expenses incurred by the Secretary of State under this section shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament.

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