legislation, which provides that the child's interests are to be the first consideration. Guardianship cases and cases of custody and access (e.g. following divorce) are covered by this principle as well as cases involving the public care authorities. Part II concerns orders and proceedings about children other than proceedings in which local authority care or supervision of the child is involved. A general principle is that delay should be minimized in any proceedings. 299. Part III sets out the responsibilities of local authorities towards children and their families. The children include children in need and disabled children, children under five and children in the care of the local authority. A general duty is placed on the local authority to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in its area who are in need and to promote the upbringing of such children by their own families. Emphasis is placed on enabling children in need to remain with their family wherever possible, and on the prevention of family breakdown. The general duty is to be discharged through a range of services which may be provided with the voluntary agreement of the parents. These include day care for children under five who are in need (although authorities are also empowered to provide day—care services for children who are not in need). 300. Accommodation is to be provided for certain categories of children, such as those who are lost or who have been abandoned, either with foster parents or in a children's home, and may also be provided for other children in need with the agreement of their parents. Other services include the provision of home helps and assistance for disabled children as well as advice, guidance and social work support. 3J-i'^Part IVD relat®s t0 care and supervision orders made by courts concerning 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the welfare and care of children, focusing on legislation and the responsibilities of local authorities towards children and their families. It discusses the provision of services, accommodation, and support for children in need, as well as the importance of minimizing delay in proceedings. These themes suggest that the text is more closely related to the well-being and protection of children, rather than economic or industrial development.

**Category**
Health, Education