Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

My Lords, that is exactly the point. I am not seeking to destroy this provision but, having listened to what the noble Baroness and other noble Lords have said, we should remove from new Section 56G(7) the words "have regard to" and put in something to the effect that LEAs must follow the rules set out in the document so carefully provided by the YPLA. In other words, whatever rules evolve out of the process of discussion under Section 56G and are then agreed by Parliament, should be followed. To rely on a concordat between an unofficial gathering of local authorities and sixth-form colleges to govern these relationships is extraordinary. As I say, I hope very much that I will have the support of both Front Benches when we return to this issue on Report.