HL Deb 18 July 2000 vol 615 c977

(" .—(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations—

  1. (a) add to the list in section 69(7) any prescribed persons to whom subsection (2) applies;
  2. (b) amend the definitions of "care worker", "care position" and "vulnerable adult" accordingly.

(2) This subsection applies to—

  1. (a) local authorities providing services to adults in the exercise of their social services functions;
  2. (b) persons who provide to adults services which are similar to services which—
    1. (i) may or must be so provided by local authorities; or
    2. (ii) may or must be provided by National Health Service bodies.

(3) In its application by virtue of subsection (1), this Part shall have effect—

  1. (a) if the regulations so provide, as if "may" were substituted for "shall" in sections 71(1) and 72(1), and section 76 were omitted;
  2. (b) with such other modifications as may be specified in the regulations.")

162 After Clause 80, insert the following new clause—