 the father of the child does not have parental responsibility for the child and his identity and whereabouts are known to the agency – and the agency considers it appropriate – it is also required to take into account his wishes and feelings;  take into account any advice given by the adoption panel about the proposed contact arrangements in accordance with AAR 18.3; and  have regard to the considerations set out in section 1(2) and (4) of the Act. Section 1(2) provides that the paramount consideration of the court or adoption agency must be the child's welfare, throughout their life. Section 1(4) provides that the court or adoption agency must have regard to a number of matters, which include the relationship the child has with relatives, and with any other person, and the likelihood and value of any such relationship continuing. At all times it must be the child's welfare and best interests that decide any arrangements for contact. There should be no presumption for or against contact. 7.14. AAR 46.4 requires the agency to notify the following people of the contact arrangements: 121  the child, if the agency considers the child is of sufficient age and understanding;  the parent or guardian, if their whereabouts are known to the agency, including the father of the child where he does not have parental responsibility for the child, his identity and whereabouts are known to the agency and the agency considers it appropriate;  any person who had provision for contact under the 1989 Act which ceased to have effect by virtue of section 26(1) of the Act and any other person the agency considers relevant. 7.15. Where the agency decides to place a child for adoption with a particular prospective adopter, AAR 46.5 requires it to review the contact arrangements in the lig