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Scotland Act 1998

SCHEDULE 8, Paragraph 17: Education (Scotland) Act 1980

Purpose and Effect

Paragraph 17 amends the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 by removing the Secretary of State’s function to make recommendations to Her Majesty with regard to the appointment of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools.

General

Section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 defines “Her Majesty’s inspectors” as the inspectors of schools appointed by Her Majesty on the recommendation of the Secretary of State.  Paragraph 17 removes the reference to the recommendation to the Secretary of State.  These recommendations are to be made by the First Minister.

Parliamentary Consideration

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Details of Provisions

Paragraph 17 amends section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 by removing the words which provide for the Secretary of State to make recommendation to Her Majesty in relation to the appointment of Schools Inspectors.

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