SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 10Best value inspections

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Section 13 (reports) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1)—

a

for “the Audit Commission” substitute “ an inspector ”, and

b

for “it” substitute “ the inspector ”.

3

In subsection (2)(a), for “Commission” substitute “ inspector ”.

4

In subsection (3)—

a

for “Commission” substitute “ inspector ”, and

b

in paragraph (a), after “to the authority concerned” insert “ and to the Secretary of State ”.

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After subsection (3) insert—

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The Secretary of State may publish a report and any information in respect of a report.

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In subsection (4)—

a

for “Commission” substitute “ inspector ”, and

b

omit paragraph (b) and the word “and” preceding it.

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In subsection (4A)—

a

for “Commission” substitute “ inspector ”, and

b

for “it” substitute “ the inspector ”.