Part I

Learning and Skills Council for England

Other functions

Research and information.
12
1
The Council may carry out research relating to any matter relevant to any of its functions.
2
The Council must provide the Secretary of State with such information or advice as he requests about any matter in relation to which the Council has a function.
3
The Council may provide the Secretary of State with such information or advice as it thinks fit about any matter in relation to which it has a function.
4
The Council may provide any person designated by the Secretary of State with such information as the Council thinks fit about any matter in relation to which it has a function.
5
The Council must establish systems for collecting information which is designed to secure that its decisions with regard to education and training are made on a sound basis.
6
The Council may secure the provision of facilities for providing information, advice or guidance about education or training or connected matters (including employment).
S. 12 wholly in force at 1.3.2001; s. 12 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; s. 12(1)(3)-(5) in force at 1.9.2000 by S.I. 2000/2114, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. III; s. 12(2)(6) in force at 1.3.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch Pt. I