Part III Local Authority Support for Children and Families

Secure accommodation

I127X1 Co-operation between authorities.

1

Where it appears to a local authority that any authority F1. . . mentioned in subsection (3) could, by taking any specified action, help in the exercise of any of their functions under this Part, they may request the help of that other authority F1. . . specifying the action in question.

2

An authority whose help is so requested shall comply with the request if it is compatible with their own statutory or other duties and obligations and does not unduly prejudice the discharge of any of their functions.

3

The F2authorities are—

a

any local authority;

b

any local education authority;

c

any local housing authority;

d

any F3F4Local Health Board , Special Health AuthorityF5, Primary Care TrustF6, National Health Service trust or NHS foundation trust ; and

e

any person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.

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