(1) An adopting parent shall, if he or she so requests, be issued with a certificate ("the certificate of placement") by -

(a) the health board which arranges the placing of the child with the adopting parent, or

(b) the accredited body which arranges the placing of the child with the adopting parent.

(2) The certificate of placement referred to in subsection (1) shall be issued, no later than 7 days from the date of receipt of the request, by the health board or accredited body, as may be appropriate.

(3) The certificate of placement referred to in subsection (1) shall state the following -

(a) the date on which it is issued,

(b) the day of placement,

(c) the sex and date of birth of the child,

(d) the name and address of the adopting parent or parents,

and shall be signed by a person authorised to issue such a certificate on behalf of the issuing authority.