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Rh :(b) any record held by any person and compiled in connection with a social services function, so far as the record relates to P.

(7) A member of the Board of Visitors may also for that purpose interview P in private. PART VIII SUPPLEMENTARY POWERS, PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE OF COURT Interim orders and directions

36. The court may, pending the determination of an application to it in relation to a person (“P”), make an order or give directions in respect of any matter if—
 * (a) there is reason to believe that P lacks capacity in relation to the matter;
 * (b) the matter is one to which its powers under this Act extend; and
 * (c) it is in P’s best interests to make the order, or give the directions, without delay.

Power to call for reports

37.—(1) This section applies where, in proceedings brought in respect of a person (“P”), the court is considering a question relating to P.

(2) The court may require a report to be made to it by the Public Guardian or a member of the Board of Visitors.

(3) The court may require any person to arrange for a report to be made by one of its officers or employees.

(4) The report must deal with such matters relating to P as the court may direct.

(5) The Rules of Court may specify matters which, unless the court directs otherwise, must also be dealt with in the report.

(6) The report may be made in writing or orally as the court may direct.