Definitions for the purposes of the Education Act 1996I13

1

Section 579 of EA 1996 (interpretation) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

2

In subsection (1)—

a

at the appropriate place insert—

  • “education functions” means the functions specified in Schedule 36A;

b

for the definition of “local authority” substitute—

  • “local authority” means—

    1. a

      a local authority in England;

    2. b

      a local authority in Wales;

  • “local authority in England” means—

    1. a

      a county council in England;

    2. b

      a metropolitan district council;

    3. c

      a non-metropolitan district council for an area for which there is no county council;

    4. d

      a London borough council; and

    5. e

      the Common Council of the City of London (in their capacity as a local authority);

  • “local authority in Wales” means—

    1. a

      a county council in Wales; and

    2. b

      a county borough council;

3

After subsection (4) insert the following—

4A

For the purposes of this Act the area of the Common Council of the City of London shall be treated as including the Inner Temple and the Middle Temple.

4

After Schedule 36 to EA 1996 insert the Schedule set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.