Clause 3 - Duty to consider parental representations
Education and Inspections Bill
1:30 pm
Christopher Chope (Christchurch, Conservative)
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments: No. 7, in clause 3, page 2, line 28, at end insert—
‘(1A)The consideration referred to in subsection (1)(a) shall include consideration by the local authority cabinet member responsible for education, such consideration to be evidenced by a minute signed by such person certifying that he has personally considered the representation and is responsible for the response taken by the authority.’.
No. 11, in clause 3, page 2, line 36, at end insert
‘within the last five years.’.
No. 8, in clause 3, page 2, line 36, at end insert—
‘(3A)Where a local authority receives a representation that appears to it to be frivolous and vexatious in accordance with subsection (3)(a), the authority shall, within a reasonable time, provide the parent with a statement setting out the reasons for being of that opinion.’.