(1) Where the Executive receives an application for State support, the Executive shall make arrangements for a financial assessment of the person to be made by a suitable person who shall prepare and furnish a report on such assessment to the Executive.

(2)The financial assessment shall be carried out -

(a)in the case of a person who is not a member of a couple, in accordance with the provisions of Part 1 or Part 1A, as appropriate, and Part 3 of Schedule 1, and

(b)in the case of a person who is a member of a couple, in accordance with the provisions of Part 2 or Part 2A, as appropriate, and Part 3 of Schedule 1.

(3)

(a) The arrangements referred to in subsection (1) may include requests for information from, and interviews with, the person concerned, the person's partner or any representative (whether appointed under section 21 or otherwise) of the person.