# The Local Authority Adoption Service (Wales) Regulations 2005, Regulation 17: Fitness of premises


(1) The local authority must not use premises for the purposes of their adoption service unless the premises are suitable for the purpose of achieving the aims and objectives set out in the statement of purpose.
(2) The authority must ensure—
(a) that there are adequate security arrangements at the premises, and in particular, that there are secure facilities for the storage of records; and
(b) that any records which are, for any reason, not on the authority’s premises are kept in conditions of appropriate security.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2005/3115/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authority-adoption-service-wales-regulations-2005/regulation-17
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