Clause 17

The Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap. 122) is amended by inserting, immediately after section 11, the following section:“Court to have regard to advice of welfare officers, etc.11A. When considering any question relating to the custody of any child, the court shall, whenever it is practicable, have regard to the advice of a person, whether or not a public officer, who is trained or experienced in child welfare but shall not be bound to follow such advice.”.