Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Industry Training Board v Aylesbury Mushrooms Ltd

Facts

The minister had to consult organisations representing those affected before making an industrial training order. He did not consult the Mushroom Growers' Association.

Issue

What was the effect of the failure to consult?

Held

The order did not apply to the members of the Association.

Principle

A mandatory duty to consult must be obeyed, and failure can make a measure inapplicable to those not consulted.

Why it matters

A leading case on statutory consultation.

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