Education Act 1996 (c. 56)

Part IX E+W Ancillary functions

Chapter II E+W Ancillary functions of local education authorities

Educational research and conferences E+W

527 Powers as to educational conferences. E+W

A local education 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.