8(1)Section 131 (supplementary) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1)—
(a)before paragraph (a) insert—
“(za)adoption agency” means—
(i)a local authority in England,
(ii)a registered adoption society whose principal office is in England,”,
(b)in paragraph (b) for “an Order under section 125” substitute “regulations”,
(c)after paragraph (c) insert—
“(ca)Welsh adoption agency” means—
(i)a local authority in Wales,
(ii)a registered adoption society whose principal office is in Wales.”, and
(d)omit paragraphs (d) and (e).
(3)In subsection (2) after “sections” insert “(except sections 125(1A) and 129(2A))”.
(4)After subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)For the purposes of sections 125(1A) and 129(2A)—
(a)a child is suitable for adoption if a Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish adoption agency is satisfied that the child ought to be placed for adoption,
(b)prospective adopters are suitable to adopt a child if a Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish adoption agency is satisfied that they are suitable to have a child placed with them for adoption.”
(5)Omit subsections (4) to (7).