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In section 97 of SSFA 1998 (procedure for giving directions under section 96)—
(a)in subsection (2)(b)—
(i)for “the Secretary of State” (in both places where it occurs) substitute “ the appropriate authority ”, and
(ii)for “his determination” substitute “ its determination ”,
(b)in subsection (3), for “the Secretary of State” substitute “ the appropriate authority ”,
(c)in subsection (4)—
(i)for “the Secretary of State” substitute “ the appropriate authority ”,
(ii)for “if he does so” substitute “ if it does so ”, and
(iii)in paragraph (a)(ii) for “the Secretary of State's” substitute “ the appropriate authority's ”,
(d)in subsection (5) for “The Secretary of State” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”, and
(e)after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A)In this section, “the appropriate authority” means—
(a)in relation to a [F1local authority] in England, the adjudicator, and
(b)in relation to a [F1local authority] in Wales, the Assembly.”
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Pts. 1-7 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. 14(2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 49 in force at 8.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3400, art. 3(b)