S.C.D.
Amendment Paper as at
Thursday 13th October 2005
STANDING COMMITTEE D
New Amendments handed in are marked thus *
LONDON OLYMPICS BILL
NOTE
The Amendments have been arranged in accordance with the Resolution of the Programming Sub-Committee [12th October].
RESOLUTION OF THE PROGRAMMING SUB-COMMITTEE
The Programming Sub-Committee appointed by the Speaker in respect of the Bill agreed the following Resolution at its meeting on Wednesday 12th October (Standing Order 83C):
That—
(1) during proceedings on the London Olympics Bill, in addition to its first meeting on Thursday 13th October at 9.30 a.m., the Standing Committee shall meet on Thursday 13th October at 2.00 p.m., on Tuesday 18th October at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and on Thursday 20th October at 9.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.;
(2) the proceedings shall be taken in the order shown below and shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 20th October: Clause 39; Clauses 1 to 3; Schedule 1; Clauses 4 to 30; Schedule 2; Clause 31; Schedule 3; Clauses 32 to 38; Remaining proceedings on the Bill.
Mr Richard Caborn has given notice of his intention to make a motion in the terms of the Resolution of the Programming Sub-Committee [Standing Order No. 83C(9)].
Mr Don Foster
Hugh Robertson
Jo Swinson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
64
Clause 39, page 26, line 6, after 'Olympics', insert 'and Paralympics'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
30
Clause 1, page 2, line 15, at end insert ', and
| (h) | "sustainable development" means development that will strive to incorporate— |
| (i) | low carbon emissions; |
| (iii) | the provision of sustainable transport; |
| (iv) | the use of local and sustainable materials; |
| (v) | the use of local and sustainable food; |
| (vi) | the use of a local and sustainable workforce; |
| (viii) | the conservation and enhancement of natural habitats and wildlife; |
| (ix) | local heritage and contemporary culture; |
| (x) | the principles of equality and fair trade; |
| (xi) | the promotion of health and well being; |
| (xii) | low energy demand.'. |
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
25
Schedule 1, page 27, line 7, after 'London,' insert 'and the Chairman of the London Organising Committee'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
7
Schedule 1, page 27, line 15, at end insert 'and
(c) equality matters including disability access and inclusive design'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
26
Schedule 1, page 27, line 27, after 'London', insert 'and the Chairman of the London Organising Committee'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
27
Schedule 1, page 28, line 8, at end insert ', and
| (c) | the Chairman of the London Organising Committee'. |
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
28
Schedule 1, page 28, line 14, after 'London', insert 'and the Chairman of the London Organising Committee'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
29
Schedule 1, page 30, line 6, at end insert ', and
| (c) | the Chairman of the London Organising Committee'. |
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
8
Schedule 1, page 30, line 28, at end insert—
'(21A) In section 49D of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50) (power to impose specific duties) after subsection (1) insert—
"(1A) A public authority for the purposes of subsection (1) includes the Olympic Delivery Authority.".'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
15
Schedule 1, page 31, line 5, at end insert—
'(4) The Secretary of State shall have regard to the desirability of ensuring appropriate parliamentary scrutiny of each such report.'.
Mr Richard Caborn
39
Schedule 1, page 32, line 25, leave out 'lay' and insert 'send'.
40
Schedule 1, page 32, line 25, after 'report', insert 'to the Secretary of State, who shall lay them'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
2
Clause 4, page 2, line 40, after 'Olympics', insert 'including ensuring that adequate arrangements are made to ensure that premises and facilities are fully accessible to disabled people,'.
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
54
Clause 4, page 2, line 43, at end insert 'or
| (d) | ensuring the safety of individuals participating in or attending London Olympic events and the security of property.'. |
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
57
Clause 4, page 3, line 29, at end insert—
'(2A) The Authority may not take any action under subsection (2) (m) or (2)(n) unless the Secretary of State has authorised that action by order made by statutory instrument.
(2B) An order under subsection (2A) may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.'.
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
58
Clause 4, page 3, line 29, at end insert—
'(2C) The Secretary of State shall not give consent under subsection (2)(k) to any financial assistance which might result in local authorities or council tax payers in London bearing the burden of cost overruns.'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
3
Clause 4, page 3, line 35, at end insert 'and
| (c) | contribute to social inclusion and the promotion of diversity and equality'. |
Mr Richard Caborn
36
Clause 4, page 3, line 36, at end insert—
'(5) The Authority shall pay compensation to any person whose land is injuriously affected by the execution of works by the Authority; and—
| (a) | any dispute as to whether compensation is payable, or as to the amount of compensation, may be referred to the Lands Tribunal, |
| (b) | subsection (2) of section 10 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56) (limitation on compensation) shall apply to this subsection as it applies to that section, and |
| (c) | any rule or principle applied to the construction of section 10 of that Act shall be applied to the construction of this section (subject to any necessary modifications).'. |
Mr Richard Caborn
41
Clause 4, page 3, line 36, at end insert—
'(6) In the application of subsection (5) in respect of land in Scotland—
| (a) | the reference in paragraph (a) to the Lands Tribunal is to be read as if it were a reference to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, and |
| (b) | paragraphs (b) and (c) are omitted.'. |
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
55
Clause 5, page 4, line 26, at end insert 'including the principle of working in partnership with local authorities'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
13
Clause 5, page 4, line 28, at end insert—
| '(ba) | to the desirability of minimising security threats to the London Olympics,'. |
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
14
Clause 5, page 4, line 28, at end insert—
| '(ba) | to achieving sustainable development,'. |
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
56
Clause 6, page 4, line 44, leave out 'may arrange' and insert 'must contract'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
24
Clause 7, page 5, line 44, after 'London,', insert—
'(aa) the Chairman of the London Organising Committee,'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
4
Clause 8, page 6, line 21, at end insert '(including the provision of transport which is accessible for disabled people)'.
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jaqui Lait
5
Clause 8, page 7, line 3, after 'plan,', insert—
| '(ja) | the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee,'. |
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
10
Clause 8, page 7, line 3, after 'plan,', insert—
| (jb) | Cross London Rail Links (CLRL) or its successor, |
| (jc) | utility companies the Authority thinks are likely to be affected by the plan,'. |
Hugh Robertson
Mrs Jacqui Lait
59
Clause 8, page 7, line 3, after 'plan,', insert—
| '(ja) | any local authority whose area the Authority thinks is likely to be affected by the implementation of the plan,'. |
