Clause 1 — Academy arrangements

Part of Delegated Legislation – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 21 July 2010.

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Photo of Vernon Coaker Vernon Coaker Shadow Minister (Education) (Schools) 2:30, 21 July 2010

My hon. Friend underlines my point. I consider it ridiculous that the Bill allows consultation to take place after an order. There should be a requirement that, at the very least, it should take place beforehand, and those whom it is appropriate to consult should be listed. He is also right to draw attention to the problems caused by the Building Schools for the Future fiasco.