Part I RESPONSIBILITY FOR EDUCATION
Chapter II RESPONSIBILITY FOR EDUCATION AT SCHOOL
Supplementary
20 Resolution of disputes.
Any dispute as to whether any functions are exercisable by a funding authority or a local education authority shall be determined by the Secretary of State.
21 Duty to compile information and conduct research about provision of education.
1
Each funding authority shall—
a
compile such information, and
b
make such provision for conducting, or assisting the conduct of, research,
as may be required for the purpose of providing the Secretary of State and local education authorities, in such form and at such times as may be prescribed, with such information relating to the provision of education in any area to which an order under section 12 of this Act applies as may be prescribed.
2
Each local education authority shall—
a
compile such information, and
b
make such provision for conducting, or assisting the conduct of, research,
as may be required for the purpose of providing the Secretary of State and the funding authority, in such form and at such times as may be prescribed, with such information relating to the provision of primary or secondary education in the area of the local education authority as may be prescribed.
3
The Secretary of State shall exercise his powers under this section so as to secure, in particular, the provision of information relating to the provision of education for children with special educational needs.