Rule 14 Amendment of rule 26I1

in paragraph (1) delete “Tribunal” and insert “convener”;

in paragraph (2)(c) delete “or”;

after paragraph (2)(d) insert—

“or

(e)

where it has been established that the child or young person requires a co‑ordinated support plan and the authority fails to prepare such a plan within the time limit provided.”;

in paragraph (3) delete “Tribunal” and insert “convener”;

after paragraph (3) insert—

“(4)

The Secretary shall, after receipt of a reference which is to proceed without a hearing in accordance with this rule, send to the parties—

(a)

information and guidance; and

(b)

an indication of when the Secretary expects to be able to notify the parties of the decision of the convener.”.