Academies Bill [Lords]

We need to try to get away from reams of guidance and secondary legislation. The wording of clause 9 is clear. It states:"““The Secretary of State must take into account what the impact of establishing the additional school would be likely to be on maintained schools, Academies and institutions within the further education sector in the area in which the additional school is (or is proposed to be) situated.””" It is clear what is intended, and what has always been intended by the Secretary of State because he is under a duty to act reasonably. The clause just reinforces the duty that already exists.