Paragraph 35

In section 4 of the Guardianship Act 1973 for subsection (4) there shall be substituted the following subsection—

“(4)

On the making of an order under section 2(2)(b) above withr espect to a minor, Parts III and V of the Child Care Act 1980 (which relate to the treatment of children in the care of a local authority and to contributions towards their maintenance) shall apply as if the minor had been received by the local authority into their care under section 2 of that Act except that—

(a)

the exercise by the local authority of their powers under sections 18 and 21 of that Act shall, where the order is made by the High Court, be subject to any directions given by the court ;

(b)

section 24 of that Act (which relates to arrangements for emigration) shall not apply ; and

(c)

section 28 of that Act (which relates to the after-care of a child in the care of a local authority under section 2 of that Act) shall not apply ; and

(d)

section 45(1) of that Act so far as it requires a child’s father or mother to make contributions in respect of him shall not apply, but so that references to the local authority who are entitled to receive contributions shall be construed as if section 45(1) did so apply.”.