147Inspection of premises in connection with adoption and fostering functionsE+W
(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations require the Chief Inspector to arrange for premises which are used by a local authority in England in their performance of relevant functions to be inspected on such occasions or at such intervals as may be specified in the regulations.
(2)An inspection under this section is to be regarded for all purposes as undertaken under section 136.
(3)In this section “relevant functions”, in relation to a local authority, has the same meaning as in Part 3 of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14).
Commencement Information
I1S. 147 partly in force; s. 147 in force at 8.11.2006 in so far as it confers power to make subordinate legislation see s. 188(1)
I2S. 147 in force at 1.4.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(u)