Paragraph 4 F1

paragraphs (1) and (4) were omitted,

for paragraph (2) there were substituted—

“(2)

The adoption agency must prepare a written report (“the prospective adopter’s report”) which includes—

(a)

where applicable, a summary, written by the agency’s registered health practitioner, of the state of the health of the prospective adopter,

(b)

where applicable, any observations of the agency on the matters referred to in regulation 25,

(c)

where applicable, any relevant information obtained by the agency under regulation 26,

(d)

the agency’s assessment of the prospective adopter’s suitability to adopt a child F2, and in determining the suitability of a couple to adopt a child the agency must have proper regard to the need for stability and permanence in their relationship, and

(e)

any other information which the agency considers relevant.”, and

“where applicable” were inserted at the beginning of paragraph (6)(b).