With this it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments: No. 170, in page 4, line 18, leave out ''decide whether to''.

No. 70, in page 4, line 19, after ''person'', insert

''and provide a written explanation of their reasons if those support services will not be forthcoming.''.

No. 71, in page 4, line 20, leave out subsection (5) and insert—

''(5) If a local authority decides that a person has need for adoption support services, the local authority must prepare a plan in accordance with which adoption support services are being provided to the person and keep the plan under regular review.''.

No. 171, in page 4, line 21, leave out ''decide'' and ''has assessed a need''.