Part IX Ancillary functions
Chapter II Ancillary functions of F2local authorities
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Educational research and conferences
526 Powers as to educational research.
A F1local authority may make such provision for conducting, or assisting the conduct of, research as appears to them to be desirable for the purpose of improving the educational facilities provided for their area.
527 Powers as to educational conferences.
A F1local authority may—
a
organise, or participate in the organisation of, conferences for the discussion of questions relating to education, and
b
expend such sums as may be reasonable in paying, or contributing towards, any expenditure incurred in connection with conferences for the discussion of such questions, including the expenses of any person authorised by them to attend such a conference.
Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 7(3) (with Sch. 2 para. 7(4)(5))