Explanatory note

Paragraph 5 of Schedule 10 to the Learning and Skills Act 2000 provides for the Secretary of State by order to confer powers on the Learning and Skills Council for England, if it is established before it acquires its full functions, to help it carry out its full functions when it acquires them.

This Order made under the power referred to above confers power on the Learning and Skills Council for England to do anything necessary or expedient in preparation for the exercise of functions under sections 2, 3, 8, 12(6) or 13 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 when those sections come into force (expected to be on 1st April 2000) together with an associated power to give financial assistance.