There shall be a body corporate called the Learning and Skills Council for England.

The Council is to consist of not less than 12 and not more than 16 members appointed by the Secretary of State, and he must appoint one of them as chairman.

In appointing a member the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of appointing a person who has experience relevant to the Council’s functions.

Schedule 1 contains provisions about the Council.

The Council’s functions are to be carried out in relation to England only.