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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Thursday, 28 May 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2015. It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2015 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Academies

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether there are circumstances in which a consultation under Sections 5(1) and 5(2) of the Academies Act 2010 would not occur during pre-election purdah.

Answer

The timing and conduct of the consultation are the responsibility of the governing body of the school. Maintained school governing bodies are not subject to the same restrictions as Government during the pre-election period and would not be prohibited from conducting a statutory consultation during it.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
453
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Elections Public consultation Academies
Legislation
Academies Act 2010
Link
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