School Standards and Framework Act 1998

13 (1) This paragraph applies where in relation to the area of any local education authority [F1 the Assembly] has made proposals under paragraph 5 (otherwise than in pursuance of paragraph 14(1)) which [F1 the Assembly] has not withdrawn. E+W

(2) If objections have been made under paragraph 12(1) within the period prescribed in accordance with paragraph 12(2)(b), then, unless all objections so made have been withdrawn in writing within that period, [F2 the Assembly] shall cause a local inquiry to be held to consider [F2 the Assembly's] proposals, any proposals [F2 the Assembly] refers to the inquiry and any such objections.

(3) Any proposals referred to a local inquiry under this paragraph require the approval of the [F3 Assembly] (if they would not require such approval apart from this sub-paragraph).

(4) Where the [F4 Assembly] has a duty to cause a local inquiry to be held under this paragraph, [F5 the Assembly shall refer] to the inquiry—

(a) any other proposals published under paragraph 5 in relation to the area of the local education authority (and not withdrawn),

(b) any proposals made by that authority in the exercise of their powers to make proposals for the establishment, alteration or discontinuance of schools (and not withdrawn), F6 ...

(c) any proposals made by the governing body of any foundation, voluntary or foundation special school in the area in the exercise of their powers to make proposals for the alteration of their school (and not withdrawn), [F7 and

(d) any proposals published under Schedule 7 to the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (and not withdrawn).]

where those proposals are not determined before [F8 the Assembly causes] the inquiry to be held and appear [F9 to the Assembly] to be related to the proposals made under paragraph 5 in respect of which [F10 it is required] under this paragraph to cause the inquiry to be held.

(5) If, before the [F11 Assembly] causes the inquiry to be held, [F12 the Assembly forms] the opinion that any proposals ought to be implemented, sub-paragraph (4) does not require [F13 the Assembly] to refer those proposals to the inquiry unless—

(a) before the proceedings on the inquiry are concluded, or

(b) (if earlier) the proposals are determined,

[F14 the Assembly subsequently forms] a different opinion.

(6) It shall not be open to the inquiry to question the principles specified in the order under paragraph 2(2) or 3(2).

(7) References in this paragraph to the determination of any proposals are to—

(a) any determination whether or not to approve or adopt the proposals under paragraph 8 of Schedule 6 or paragraph 14 below, F15 . . .

(b) any determination whether or not to implement the proposals under paragraph 9 of Schedule 6 [F16 and

(c) any determination whether or not to approve the proposals under Schedule 7 to the Learning and Skills Act 2000.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(1) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(a); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F2 Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(2) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(b); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F3 Word in Sch. 7 para. 13(3) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(c); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F4 Word in Sch. 7 para. 13(4) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(d)(i); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F5 Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(4) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(d)(ii); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F6 Word after Sch. 7 Pt. V para. 13(4)(b) repealed (28.7.2000 for specified purposes, 1.4.2001 for E. and 1.4.2002 for W.) by 2000 c. 21, s. 153, Sch. 11; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with art. 3); S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

F7 Sch. 7 Pt. V para. 13(4)(d) and the word preceding it inserted (28.7.2000 for specified purposes, 1.4.2001 for E. and 1.4.2002 for W.) by 2000 c. 21, s. 149, Sch. 9 para. 90(5) (with s. 150); S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with art. 3); S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

F8 Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(4) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(d)(iii); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F9 Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(4) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(d)(iv); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F10 Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(4) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(d)(v); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F11 Word in Sch. 7 para. 13(5) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(e)(i); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F12 Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(5) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(e)(ii); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F13 Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(5) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(e)(iii); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F14 Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(5) substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(11)(e)(iv); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4

F15 Word after Sch. 7 Pt. V para. 13(7)(a) repealed (28.7.2000 for specified purposes, 1.4.2001 for E. and 1.4.2002 for W.) by 2000 c. 21, s. 153, Sch. 11; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with art. 3); S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

F16 Sch. 7 Pt. V para. 13(7)(c) inserted (28.7.2000 for specified purposes, 1.4.2001 for E. and 1.4.2002 for W.) by 2000 c. 21, s. 149, Sch. 9 para. 90(6) (with s. 150); S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with art. 3); S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I