Prospective
(1)The Scottish Ministers may, by regulations, provide for the carrying out of a pilot scheme in relation to the register of foster carers.
(2)Regulations under subsection (1) must provide that arrangements made under section 30(1) are, for a period specified in the regulations, to apply—
(a)only—
(i)in relation to such fostering services as are specified in the regulations (for example, fostering services operating in a particular area), or
(ii)in relation to such matters as are specified in the regulations (for example, the identification of persons who are able to provide respite foster care), or
(b)in relation to such fostering services as are specified in the regulations, in relation to such matters as are specified in the regulations.
(3)As soon as reasonably practicable after making regulations under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must lay before the Scottish Parliament a statement describing—
(a)the pilot scheme, and
(b)how they intend to evaluate the pilot scheme.
(4)As soon as reasonably practicable after the expiry of the period mentioned in subsection (2), the Scottish Ministers must lay before the Scottish Parliament—
(a)an evaluation of the pilot scheme, and
(b)a statement describing what action they intend to take in connection with section 30(1) as a result of the pilot scheme.
Commencement Information
I1S. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 70(2)