Section 368(2)

The Secretary of State referred a proposal to the Authority and gave directions as to the time within which the Authority were to report8.

Section 368(3)

The Authority gave notice of the proposal to the bodies and persons referred to in section 368(3) of the Education Act 1996 and gave them a reasonable opportunity of submitting evidence and representations as to the issues arising.

Section 368(5)

The Authority submitted its report to the National Assembly.

Section 368(5)

The Authority arranged for the report to be published.

Section 368(6) and (7)

A draft of the Order and of the associated document was published and a period of one month allowed for the submission of evidence and representations as to the issues arising.

Section 368(6) and (7)

A copy of the draft Order and associated document was sent to the Authority and to each of the persons consulted by the Authority and a period of one month was allowed for the submission of evidence and representations as to the issues arising.