7Consultation by the Council
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After section 14 of LSA 2000 insert—
“14AConsultation
(1)In exercising its functions the Council must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State about consultation with—
(a)persons receiving or proposing to receive post-16 education or training,
(b)employers, or
(c)such other persons as may be specified in such guidance,
in connection with the taking of decisions affecting them.
(2)Any guidance under this section about consultation with persons falling within paragraph (a) of subsection (1) must provide for the views of such a person to be considered in the light of his age and understanding.”