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Overview

This bill amends the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IATE) Act 2017. Key changes involve altering the commencement date of certain provisions and removing a specific subsection relating to the transfer of functions.

Description

The bill makes two main amendments:

• Amendment 1: This amendment alters the effective date of certain parts of the Act. Instead of a fixed date, the Secretary of State will now set the commencement date through regulations.
• Amendment 2: This amendment removes subsection (2) of Clause 14. The exact content of this subsection is not provided in the given text, therefore, the precise nature of this change is unclear without access to the original Clause 14.

Government Spending

The provided text doesn't contain information on the financial implications of this bill. Therefore, the impact on government spending is unknown.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IATE): The changes affect the implementation of the IATE's functions and responsibilities.
• The Secretary of State for Education: The Secretary of State gains increased flexibility in implementing the legislation by determining commencement dates.
• Apprentices and employers: The changes could indirectly affect apprentices and employers through the altered implementation timeline and potential shifts in IATE's responsibilities, although the precise effects cannot be determined from the provided information.