6.—(1) In section 431 of the 1996 Act, after subsection (3) there shall be inserted the following new subsection
“(3A) A direction under this section to admit a child shall not specify a school if his admission would result in prejudice to the provision of efficient education or the efficient use of resources by reason of any qualifying measures.”.
(2) This paragraph applies at any relevant time falling before the commencement of section 96 of the 1998 Act.