17.—(1) This Regulation shall apply in the case only of further education establishments provided by local education authorities.
(2) Every such authority shall, in consultation, where appropriate with the Regional Advisory Council for Further Education, endeavour to secure that, so far as may be reasonable—
(a)the courses at establishments provided by them do not duplicate those at other establishments provided by authorities for neighbouring areas, and
(b)any fees charged for such courses do not differ substantially from the fees for corresponding courses at such other establishments.