Regulation 2 Amendment of regulation 3 of the principal Regulations

at the end of sub-paragraph (d), the word “or” is omitted;

in sub-paragraph (e), for the word “school.” substitute “school; or”; and

after sub-paragraph (e) insert—

“(f)

it does not provide accommodation except—

(i)

for a period or periods which do not exceed 28 days in aggregate during any period of 12 months; and

(ii)

for not more than 3 persons at any one time who fall within section 3(2) of the Act;

(g)

it provides accommodation solely for a person (or persons) who—

(i)

was placed with a local authority foster parent (“the carer”) under the Children Act 1989^f1;

(ii)

remained in that placement for a period of not less than 5 years immediately prior to his 18th birthday; and

(iii)

continues to live with the carer after his 18th birthday.”.