(1)HEFCW must if directed to do so by the Welsh Ministers report to the Welsh Ministers on any of the following—
(a)compliance with section 10(1) by institutions within section 10(2) generally or by a particular institution;
(b)compliance with the general requirements of approved plans generally, or with the general requirements of a particular approved plan;
(c)the effectiveness of approved plans generally, or the effectiveness of a particular approved plan, in promoting equality of opportunity and promoting higher education;
(d)any other matters specified in the direction that relate to the promotion of equality of opportunity or the promotion of higher education;
(e)the quality of education provided by or on behalf of regulated institutions generally, or the quality of education provided by or on behalf of a particular regulated institution;
(f)compliance by regulated institutions generally, or by a particular regulated institution, with requirements of the Code.
(2)A direction under subsection (1) may specify—
(a)the form and content of a report made for the purposes of this section;
(b)when the report is to be made.