Paragraph 8
The Secretary of State may only make an order under section 20(5) where he considers it appropriate to do so on an application made for the purpose by—
(a)
the former maintaining authority (within the meaning of that provision), or
(b)
the F1local authority in whose area the school in question will be situated immediately before the appointed day,
and received by him not later than 30th November 1998.
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Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Act 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. 10(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 10(4))