67.—(1) Before the Council makes regulations under section 65 or 66 it shall consult with such classes of person or representatives of such classes as it sees fit and, if it considers it appropriate to do so, shall take their views or submissions into account.

(2) Before the Education Committee furnishes a report under paragraph (a)(ii) of section 63(2) or makes a recommendation under paragraphs (c), (e), (g), (h) or (i) of that section, it shall consult with such classes of person or representatives of such classes as it sees fit and, if it considers it appropriate to do so, shall take their views or submissions into account.