(1) After section 409T(2) of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 insert —
"(2A) For the purposes of subsection (2), the place at which the meeting is to be held includes a meeting to be held by audio link or audio visual link.".
(2) After section 409T(4) of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 insert —
"(5) The convenor, having regard to the views of the attendees of the meeting, may require or permit one or more of the attendees to—
(a) appear before the meeting by audio visual link or audio link; or
(b) participate in the meeting by making oral or written submissions.".