(1)The Secretary of State may[F1, for the purposes of this Part of this Act, by order designate any institution providing higher education (whether or not it also provides education of any other kind or carries on any other activities). ]
(2)In this Part of this Act “designated institution” means an institution in relation to which a designation under this section has effect.
(3)An order made under this section may make such amendments of the provisions of any subordinate legislation as appear to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient in consequence of such order being made.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 44(1) substituted (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), s. 36(2), Sch. 3 para. 6(1)(c); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
Commencement Information
I1S. 44 wholly in force; s. 44 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 63(2); s. 44 in force at 25.4.1992 for specified purpose only and fully in force at 16.5.1992 by S.I. 1992/817, art. 3(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1