Regulation 17 Consultation required before modifying proposals or removing the duty to implement proposals

For the purposes of paragraphs 3(1)(c) and 5(2)(a) of Schedule 8, before modifying proposals the Secretary of State shall consult the promoters or the local education authority who made the proposals and where the proposals are to establish an additional foundation or voluntary school, the local education authority that it is proposed should maintain the school.

For the purposes of paragraph 5(3) of Schedule 8 before removing the requirement to implement proposals the Secretary of State shall consult the promoters who made the proposals and where the proposals are to establish a new foundation or voluntary school, the local education authority that it is proposed should maintain the school.