Children Act 1975

HC Deb 23 December 1981 vol 15 c449W

Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to implement further provisions of the Children Act 1975.

Dr. Vaughan

I am pleased to announce that the following provisions of the Children Act 1975 will come into force in England and Wales on 15 February 1982.Sections 4 to 7—Approval of adoption societies by the Secretary of State. Section 28—Restriction of private adoption placements. Section 32—Schemes for payment of allowances to adopters. Sections 60 to 63—Transfer of parental rights and duties to voluntary organisations.

As required by the Act, a report will be published on the operation of schemes approved under section 32 within seven years of its coming into force. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland proposes to bring the equivalent provision for Scotland into force on the same date.