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  Academies Bill - Clause 16 - Pre-commencement applications etc
  
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  The majority of MPs voted to treat applications from schools seeking academy status received before the bill comes into force as if they were applications under the provisions of the bill. 
  
  The division was on if Clause 16 should stand part of the Bill. 
  
  *  [1] [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmbills/057/en/2011057x--.htm Explanatory notes to the Academies Bill] (See section on Clause 16)
  *  [2] [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmbills/057/11057.1-5.html#j002  Academies Bill as of 14th July 2010]
  
  
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