# Child Support Act 1991, Section 2: Welfare of children: the general principle.

Extent: E+W+S

Where, in any case which falls to be dealt with under this Act, the Secretary of State ... is considering the exercise of any discretionary power conferred by this Act, the Secretary of State shall have regard to the welfare of any child likely to be affected by the decision.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/child-support-act-1991/section-2
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