Explanatory Notes

Qualifications Wales Act 2015

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05 August 2015

Commentary on Sections

Schedule 1 Qualification Wales

Part 1 – Establishment of Qualifications Wales

Paragraph 27:  Supplementary powers

132.This paragraph gives Qualifications Wales the power to do anything necessary or appropriate in relation to its functions. Sub-paragraph (2) sets out the exceptions to that general position, with the effect that Qualifications Wales can neither exceed any expenditure threshold set out by the Welsh Ministers, nor borrow or lend money, without the Welsh Ministers’ approval. Any expenditure threshold will be set out in a notice given to Qualifications Wales by the Welsh Ministers.