Part 2General Functions of Local Authority: Wales
Provision of childcare
I126Power to require local authority to assess childcare provision
1
The Assembly may by regulations require a Welsh local authority to—
a
prepare assessments at prescribed intervals of the sufficiency of the provision of childcare (whether or not by them) in their area;
b
review any such assessment prepared by them.
2
Regulations under subsection (1) may make provision for the manner in which an assessment or review is to be prepared and, in particular, may require the local authority to—
a
consult such persons, or persons of such a description, as may be prescribed, and
b
have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Assembly.
3
Subsection (5) of section 22 applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that section.