3 Powers of Secretary of State
Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 (1992 c 37) | Legislation

3  Powers of Secretary of State

(1)     The Secretary of State . . . may, subject to subsection (3) below—

(a)     establish new colleges of further education;

(b)     merge two or more colleges of further education;

(c)     close colleges of further education.

(2)     The powers of the Secretary of State in relation to the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) of subsection (1) above shall be exercised by order; and an order under subsection (1)(a) above establishing a college of further education or under subsection (1)(b) above merging two or more colleges of further education shall contain provision—

(a)     designating

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