66.  We agree that the National Assembly for Wales should have the ability to legislate in relation to school governance, collaboration between education bodies, and the facilitation of training. Evidence to the Assembly Legislation Committee No. 4 and to ourselves indicated a clear majority in favour of devolution in this area provided that due consultation occurs with respect to implementing Measures. The use of the Legislative Competence Order procedure is appropriate and acceptable in this instance.

67.  We recommend that the Welsh Assembly Government take into account our comments and the observations of Assembly Legislation Committee No. 4 when finalising the Order and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum, and in relation to the drafting of future proposed Orders.