12Assistance with respect to employment and training
(1)The Learning and Skills Council for England may take part in arrangements made by the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers or the Scottish Ministers under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973 (c. 50) (arrangements for assisting persons to select, train for, obtain and retain employment).
(2)Before making arrangements in relation to Wales or Scotland in which the Council is to take part, the Secretary of State must obtain the consent of the Welsh Ministers or (as the case may be) the Scottish Ministers to the arrangements.
(3)Before making arrangements in which the Council is to take part, the Welsh Ministers or (as the case may be) the Scottish Ministers must obtain the consent of the Secretary of State to the arrangements.