SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 14Minor and consequential amendments relating to Part 8

Audit Commission Act 1998 (c. 18)

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The Audit Commission Act 1998 has effect subject to the following amendments.

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In section 33(6) (consultation before studies for improving economy etc. in services) after paragraph (ca) insert—

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in the case of a study which has a connection with anything which may be inspected under Chapter 4 of Part 8 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, also consult Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills;

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In section 34(6) (consultation before studies as to impact of statutory provisions etc.) after paragraph (b) insert—

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in the case of a study which has a connection with anything which may be inspected under Chapter 4 of Part 8 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills;

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Section 37 (assistance to CHAI and CSCI) is amended as follows.

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After subsection (2) add—

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The Audit Commission may provide assistance to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills in the discharge of any of his functions under Chapter 4 of Part 8 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

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Assistance under subsection (3) may be provided on such terms, including terms as to payment, as the Audit Commission and the Chief Inspector may agree.

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In section 49(1) (restriction on disclosure of information) after paragraph (c) insert—

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to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills for the purposes of his functions under Chapter 4 of Part 8 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006;

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In Schedule 1 (the Audit Commission) omit paragraph 8(2)(e).