28Continuation of child care after end of licence

28 Continuation of child care after end of licence

(1)  If –

(a) the holder of a licence dies, absconds or goes into liquidation; or

(b) a licence is cancelled or suspended; or

(c) the Secretary considers that circumstances warrant it –

the Secretary may continue the child care service, or authorise another person to continue the child care service, for the purposes and period determined by the Secretary.

(2)  The licence referred to in subsection (1) and the conditions to which it is subject, as amended by the Secretary, apply in respect of the continuation of a child care service under that subsection.

(3)  If the Secretary under subsection (1) determines that a child care service is to be continued, the Secretary may –

(a) determine the purpose and period of the continuation; and

(b) amend the licence (including the conditions specified in or attached to it); and

(c) determine how the profits from the operation or provision of the child care service earned during the period of continuation are to be disbursed; and

(d) determine the amount –

(i) that a person authorised to continue the child care service may receive as remuneration in respect of operating or providing the child care service; or

(ii) that the Crown may receive in respect of operating or providing the child care service; and

(e) make provision in respect of any other matter the Secretary considers appropriate.