Member

Amendments 193D and 193E tabled by the noble Baronesses, Lady Barran and Lady Spielman, would require the Government to carry out a full consultation, publish an impact assessment and lay that impact assessment before Parliament before the new trust inspection regime can come into force, and to pilot a scheme of inspections. I recognise the shared interest across the House in ensuring that the implementation of academy trust inspection is carefully planned and not rushed. I therefore want to reassure noble Lords on this point: legislation is just the first step in delivering a strong and effective trust inspection system.