Clause 17
Education and Inspections Bill
7:00 pm
Jacqui Smith (Minister of State (Schools and 14-19 Learners), Department for Education and Skills; Redditch, Labour)
The hon. Gentleman is right. No Minister can use clause 17 to change admissions arrangements, because it relates to prescribed alterations and admissions arrangements do not come under that category. I shall quit while I am ahead, and invite my hon. Friend the Member for Bury, North to withdraw the amendment.