Commentary on Sections Part 2 –Standards Arrangements with public authorities Section 125: Arrangements with Ministers etc: CSCI
282.This section enables a Minister of the Crown to arrange for the CSCI to advise him with respect to services that are similar to English local authority social services. Subsection 1(b) also allows a Minister to request that the CSCI review, or conduct inspections in relation to social care services. For example, arrangements may be made between the CSCI and the Secretary of State for Defence in respect of provision of social care to members of the Armed Forces and their families stationed abroad. Subsection (2) provides for the CSCI to provide advice and assistance to a Northern Ireland Minister in respect of the provision of social services in Northern Ireland.