Recommendations to fundable bodies 8 Recommendations to fundable bodies 5 (1) The 2005 Act is modified as follows. (2) In section 15 (efficiency studies), after subsection (2) insert— “(3) A study under subsection (1) may include consideration of the extent to which the needs and interests of students are being met. (3A) A study under subsection (1) may include consideration of the extent to which 10 the needs and interests of staff are being met, including in relation to Fair 1 Work First principles. (3B) A study under subsection (1) may include consideration of any aspect of the legislative or administrative framework which governs the funding or provision of fundable further education or fundable higher education within the fundable 15 body. (4) The Council may issue recommendations to a fundable body following a study carried out under subsection (1). (5) The Council may publish any recommendations issued under subsection (4) as it considers appropriate. 20 (6) Before publishing any recommendations issued under subsection (4), the Council must consult the fundable body to which the recommendations have been issued.”.