Recommendations to fundable bodies 8 Recommendations to fundable bodies 35 Act is modified as follows. (1) The 2005 (2) In section 15 (efficiency studies), after subsection (2) insert— 14 Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill Part 1—Functions of the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council “(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 the needs and interests of staff are being met, including in relation to fair work 5 principles. (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. 10 (6) Before publishing any recommendations issued under subsection (4), the 1 Council must consult the fundable body to which the recommendations have been issued.”.