Part I Schools
Chapter I The Curriculum
Supplementary
21 Procedure for making certain orders: Wales.
1
This section applies where the Secretary of State proposes to make—
a
an order under section 3(4) or 4(2)(a) or (b) of this Act which relates to maintained schools in Wales; or
b
regulations under section 17 of this Act which relate to such schools or to pupils at such schools.
2
The Secretary of State shall give notice of the proposal—
a
to the Curriculum Council for Wales; and
b
to any other persons with whom consultation appears to him to be desirable,
and afford them a reasonable opportunity of submitting evidence and representations as to the issues arising.
3
After considering any representations submitted to him under subsection (2) above, the Secretary of State shall—
a
publish in such manner as, in his opinion, is likely to bring them to the notice of persons having a special interest in education—
i
a draft of the proposed order or regulations and any associated document;
ii
a statement giving such explanation of the provisions of the order or regulations as he thinks fit; and
iii
a statement containing a list of the persons consulted by him and a summary of the views expressed;
b
send copies of the documents mentioned in paragraph (a) above to each of the persons consulted by him; and
c
allow a period of not less than one month for the submission of evidence and representations with respect to the issues arising.
4
When the period so allowed has expired, the Secretary of State may make the order or regulations, with or without modifications.