(1)The Chief Executive must, in performing the functions of the office, have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.
(2)Guidance under this section may include in particular guidance about—
(a)consultation with persons mentioned in subsection (3) in connection with the taking of decisions which affect such persons, and
(b)taking advice from such persons or descriptions of persons as may be specified in the guidance.
(3)The persons are—
(a)persons receiving or proposing to receive education or training within the Chief Executive’s remit,
(b)employers, or
(c)such other persons or descriptions of persons as may be specified in the guidance.
(4)Guidance under this section about consultation with persons falling within subsection (3)(a) must provide for the views of such persons to be considered in the light of their age and understanding.