# The Advice and Assistance (Scotland) (Consolidation and Amendment) Regulations 1996, Paragraph 2A


(1) Any question arising under this Schedule ... is to be decided by the solicitor in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) below.
(2) The solicitor must, for the purpose of ascertaining the capital and income of the person concerned–
(a) so far as necessary and practicable, obtain from that person financial or other documentation; and
(b) take such other reasonable steps as are necessary.
(3) The solicitor must have regard to any guidance issued by the Board regarding the application of this Schedule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2447/schedule/2/paragraph/2A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/advice-and-assistance-scotland-consolidation-and-amendment-regulations-1996/schedule-2/paragraph-2A
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