(1)In exercising their functions under this Measure, the following bodies must have regard to guidance given from time to time by the Welsh Ministers —
(a)local authorities;
(b)governing bodies of maintained schools;
(c)governing bodies of institutions in the further education sector.
(2)A local authority must make such learner travel arrangements under section 3, 4 or 6 as the Welsh Ministers direct.
(3)In making arrangements under section 3, 4 or 6 a local authority must comply with any directions given by the Welsh Ministers.
(4)Directions under this section may be given to one or more local authorities or local authorities generally.