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102J: Clause 56, page 118, line 29, at end insert— “(4A) In making a determination under subsection (3) or (4), the adjudicator must take into account the potential impact of the determination on— (a) the quality of education provided at— (i) the school in question, and (ii) other schools within the relevant area, and (b) the ability to give effect to parental preference for— (i) the school in question, and (ii) other schools within the relevant area. (4B) Before determining an admission number under subsection (3) or (4) that is lower than the admission number specified in the admission arrangements to which the objection or reference relates, the adjudicator must consult and have regard to the views of the following persons about alternatives to lowering the admission number— (a) the local authority for each school within the relevant area, (b) the admission authority for the school in question, if different from the local authority for the school, and (c) the Secretary of State.”