Commentary on Sections Part 7: Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation Chapter 4: Other functions Section 168: Provision of information or advice
479.This section requires Ofqual to provide the Secretary of State with information or advice relating to its functions where the Secretary of State requests it. This is a similar relationship to that between the Secretary of State and Ofsted. Where requested, Ofqual must also provide information or advice on its functions (so far as they relate to Northern Ireland) to the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland.