PART 3SCHOOL ORGANISATION

CHAPTER 5PROPOSALS FOR RESTRUCTURING SIXTH FORM EDUCATION

Making and determining proposals

73Determination by Welsh Ministers

1

After the end of the 28 days referred to in section 72(4), the Welsh Ministers must determine whether to—

a

adopt the proposals, with or without modifications, or

b

withdraw the proposals.

2

In making a determination under subsection (1), the Welsh Ministers must have regard to any objections made in accordance with section 72(4) and not withdrawn.

3

Before adopting proposals subject to modifications, the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

4

The adoption of proposals may be expressed to take effect only if an event specified in the adoption occurs by a date so specified.

5

If the event does not occur by the specified date the Welsh Ministers must reconsider their determination under subsection (1).

6

The Welsh Ministers may withdraw their proposals at any time before they make a determination under subsection (1).