Mr Imperato had also opposed the creation of LDPs, saying they risked becoming a "kangaroo court".

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LDPs: the old one that he wants to destroy and a new one that he promises will be better.

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He confirmed that he changed his plans when it became clear "there was no political consensus around the establishment of LDPs".

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He proposed setting up local determination panels (LDPs) to deal with such cases, but they were dropped from the bill after criticism from a number of sources, including teaching unions.

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The Conservatives' shadow education minister, Angela Burns, said it was a "matter of regret" that the Welsh government had not talked to her party, but agreed that removing the LDPs was "the most sensible way forward".

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