Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 heading substituted (1.9.2006) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 12 para. 14(2); S.I. 2006/2129, art. 4
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 7 modified (1.9.1999) by S.I. 1999/704, regs. 21, 22, Sch.
C2Schs. 6, 7: power to modify conferred (1.4.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 74(2)(a), 216(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4
13(1)This paragraph applies where in relation to the area of any [F2local authority] [F3the Assembly] has made proposals under paragraph 5 (otherwise than in pursuance of paragraph 14(1)) which [F3the Assembly] has not withdrawn.E+W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12(1) within the period prescribed in accordance with paragraph 12(2)(b), then, unless all objections so made have been withdrawn in writing within that period, [F4the Assembly] shall cause a local inquiry to be held to consider [F4the Assembly's] proposals, any proposals [F4the Assembly]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 [F5Assembly] (if they would not require such approval apart from this sub-paragraph).
(4)Where the [F6Assembly] has a duty to cause a local inquiry to be held under this paragraph, [F7the Assembly shall refer] to the inquiry—
(a)any other proposals published under paragraph 5 in relation to the area of the [F2local authority] (and not withdrawn),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the exercise of their powers to make proposals for the establishment, alteration or discontinuance of schools (and not withdrawn), F8...
(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school in the area in the exercise of their powers to make proposals for the alteration of their school (and not withdrawn), [F9and
(d)any proposals published under Schedule 7 to the Learning and Skills Act 2000 (and not withdrawn).]
where those proposals are not determined before [F10the Assembly causes] the inquiry to be held and appear [F11to the Assembly] to be related to the proposals made under paragraph 5 in respect of which [F12it is required] under this paragraph to cause the inquiry to be held.
(5)If, before the [F13Assembly] causes the inquiry to be held, [F14the Assembly forms] the opinion that any proposals ought to be implemented, sub-paragraph (4) does not require [F15the 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,
[F16the 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, F17. . .
(b)any determination whether or not to implement the proposals under paragraph 9 of Schedule 6 [F18and
(c)any determination whether or not to approve the proposals under Schedule 7 to the Learning and Skills Act 2000.]
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 10(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 10(4))
F3Words 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
F4Words 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
F5Word 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
F6Word 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
F7Words 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
F8Word 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
F9Sch. 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
F10Words 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
F11Words 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
F12Words 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
F13Word 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
F14Words 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
F15Words 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
F16Words 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
F17Word 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
F18Sch. 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