(1)Section 124A of the Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40) is amended as follows.

(2)In subsection (9), for the words “3 to 5 and” substitute “2 to”.

(3)After subsection (9) insert—

“(9A)Before making an order under subsection (9) the Welsh Ministers must consult—

(a)the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research, and

(b)any other persons they think appropriate.

(9B)An order made under subsection (9) may, where it is necessary in consequence of amendments made to Schedule 7A to this Act, repeal or amend the following provisions of this Act—

(a)subsection 122A(3);

(b)in subsection (4) of this section, the words “any provision authorised to be made by that Schedule and”;

(c)in section 124C—

(i)in subsection (1), the words beginning with “and, in determining” to the end;

(ii)subsection (2).”