Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL]

Insert the following new Clause—

“Function of making representations on transport issues

(1)     The Secretary of State may by order provide that it shall be a function of a
combined authority to make representations about transport issues
affecting the area of that authority.

(2)     If a combined authority has the function described in subsection (1), that
authority shall be consulted on relevant transport issues.

(3)     
In this section “transport” means—

(a)   rail,

(b)   roads falling within the competence of the Secretary of State,

(c)   airports, and

(d)   ports.

(4)     
In this section “transport issues” includes—

(a)   proposals for new transport infrastructure within the area of the
authority, and

(b)   changes to proposals or decisions previously announced by the
Secretary of State on transport infrastructure within the area of the
authority.”