House of Lords Amendments - Greater London Authority Bill

Greater London Authority Bill - Amendments to be debated in the House of Lords - continued	House of Lords
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	Clause 132
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
249AA*	Page 71, line 21, leave out paragraph (b)
	BY THE LORD WHITTY
249B	Page 71, line 26, after ("plan") insert ("or revisions to such a plan")
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
249BA*	Page 71, line 27, leave out paragraph (b)
	BY THE LORD WHITTY
249C	Page 71, line 28, at end insert ("or revisions to such a plan")
249D	Page 71, line 29, after (" 127(3)(a)") insert (", (Procedure for revision)(2) or (Power of the Mayor to prepare a revised plan)(6)")
249E	Page 71, line 30, after (" 127(3)(b)") insert (", (Procedure for revision)(2) or (Power of the Mayor to prepare a revised plan)(6)")
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
249EA*	Page 71, line 31, leave out paragraph (e)
249EB*	Page 71, line 34, leave out paragraph (f)
	BY THE LORD WHITTY
249F	Page 71, line 35, at end insert-- ("( ) The reference in subsection (2)(e) above to the local implementation plan includes a reference to-- (a) a local implementation plan, as proposed by a London borough council to be revised, approved by the Mayor under section 128 above; and (b) a local implementation plan or revised local implementation plan prepared by the Mayor on behalf of a London borough council.")
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
249G*	Page 71, line 35, at end insert-- ("( ) The Mayor shall not issue a direction under subsection (1) above without the agreement of the Assembly.")
249H*	Page 71, line 35, at end insert-- ("( ) The Mayor shall not issue a direction under subsection (1) above without prior consultation with the London borough council concerned.")
	BY THE LORD BRABAZON OF TARA THE LORD DIXON-SMITH THE BARONESS MILLER OF HENDON
	The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 132 stand part of the Bill.
	Clause 133
	BY THE LORD SWINFEN THE BARONESS DARCY DE KNAYTH THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
250	Page 72, line 4, at end insert-- ("( ) Transport for London shall secure the provision of transport services that enable disabled people to have access to the same level of services as all passengers.")
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
250ZA	Page 72, line 11, at end insert-- ("( ) Transport for London may, with the approval of the Mayor and Assembly, borrow money for investing in transport in Greater London.")
	Schedule 8
	BY THE LORD WHITTY
250A	Page 206, line 13, leave out ("its functions under this Act") and insert ("any of its functions")
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
250B	Page 206, line 15, after ("to") insert ("sub-paragraph (1A) and")
250C	Page 206, line 17, at end insert-- ("(1A) Any appointment made under sub-paragraph (1) above shall be subject to the approval of the Assembly by a simple majority.")
	BY THE LORD SWINFEN THE BARONESS DARCY DE KNAYTH THE LORD MORRIS OF MANCHESTER THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
251	Page 206, line 32, at end insert-- ("(3A) The Mayor shall appoint as members of Transport for London-- (a) a person who has personal experience of being a disabled person; and (b) a person who is an older person.")
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
251A	Page 206, leave out line 34
251B	Page 206, line 46, after ("Mayor") insert ("and Assembly")
251C	Page 207, line 1, after ("Mayor") insert (", subject to the approval of the Assembly by a simple majority,")
	BY THE LORD SWINFEN THE LORD MORRIS OF MANCHESTER THE BARONESS DARCY DE KNAYTH THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
252	Page 207, line 2, at end insert--
	("Disabled and older persons' forum
	. The members of Transport for London appointed pursuant to paragraph 2(3A) shall be supported and informed by a forum consisting of representatives of disabled and older people.")
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
252A	Page 207, line 4, after ("Mayor") insert ("and Assembly")
252B	Page 207, leave out lines 8 and 9
	BY THE LORD BRABAZON OF TARA THE LORD DIXON-SMITH THE BARONESS MILLER OF HENDON
253	Page 209, line 22, leave out ("not")
254	Page 209, leave out line 26
	Clause 134
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
254A	Page 72, line 14, after ("Mayor") insert ("and Assembly")
	Clause 135
	BY THE BARONESS HAMWEE THE LORD TOPE THE BARONESS THOMAS OF WALLISWOOD
254B	Page 72, line 33, after ("level") insert (", affordability")
254C	Page 72, line 39, after ("operation;") insert-- ("( ) the provision of interchange facilities between different passenger modes and cycling;")
	BY THE EARL OF CLANCARTY
254D*	Page 72, line 41, at end insert-- ("(d) the general structure of penalty fares")
	BY THE LORD BRABAZON OF TARA THE LORD DIXON-SMITH THE BARONESS MILLER OF HENDON
255	Page 72, line 41, at end insert-- ("(3) In exercising his powers under section 133(1) above to determine the matters specified in subsection (2)(a) above, the Mayor shall ensure that the general level of fares to be charged for public passenger transport services by Transport for London at any time after this Act comes into force is no more than the general level 12 months previous to that time increased by a percentage equal to the control rate. (4) In subsection (3) above the control rate shall be at any time the number of percentage points by which the most recently available figure for the retail prices index has increased on the retail prices index for the month 12 months previous to that figure, less the factor X. (5) In subsection 4 above-- (a) the retail prices index" is the general index of retail prices (for all items) published by the Office for National Statistics, and if that index is not published for a month which is relevant for the provisions of this section then this section shall be construed as referring to any substitute index or index figures published by that Office; and (b) the factor X" shall, prior to 1 April 2002, be equivalent to two percentage points, and on or after 1 April 2002 shall be equivalent to four percentage points.")
	BY THE LORD WHITTY
255A	Transpose Clause 135 to after Clause 143
	After Clause 135
	BY THE LORD BRABAZON OF TARA THE LORD DIXON-SMITH THE BARONESS MILLER OF HENDON
256	Insert the following new Clause--
	(" .--(1) With effect from the appointed day, Transport for London shall introduce, or procure or facilitate the introduction of, a means by which passengers shall be able to make journeys in Greater London using more than one public passenger transport service having purchased only a single ticket; such ticket shall be a voucher or an electronic card or such other system as appears to Transport for London to be the most reliable, economic and efficient means to effect such journeys. (2) The Mayor may issue regulations under this subsection as to the day on which subsection (1) above shall come into effect, provided that the appointed day within that subsection shall be no later than the fifth anniversary of this Act coming into force.")	Introduction of single ticket for journeys in Greater London.
	Clause 136
	BY THE LORD WHITTY
256A	Page 72, line 43, leave out subsection (1)
	BY THE LORD BERKELEY
256AA	Page 72, line 44, at end insert ("and these services may include rail, underground, light railway, bus, coach, cycle, air or water transport or any other type of public transport")
	BY THE LORD WHITTY
256B	Page 73, line 4, at end insert ("or ( ) carrying on such activities together with activities which Transport for London does not have power to carry on.")
256BA	Page 73, line 8, leave out ("for the provision by that person") and insert ("with respect to the provision or financing")
256C	Page 73, line 30, leave out subsection (6)
256D	Page 74, line 11, leave out ("subsection (6) above or section") and insert ("section (Provision of public passenger transport)(1) or")
256E	Page 74, line 29, leave out ("exercise and performance of its functions under this Act") and insert ("discharge by Transport for London of any of its functions")
	BY THE LORD BRABAZON OF TARA THE LORD DIXON-SMITH THE BARONESS MILLER OF HENDON
257	Page 74, line 31, at end insert-- ("( ) Transport for London may not acquire any interest in a company whose shares are quoted on a recognised stock exchange (within the meaning of section 841 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988) or traded on any public market (any such company being in this section a "quoted company"). ( ) Where Transport for London acquires an interest in a company which subsequently becomes a quoted company then it shall be permitted such period of time as is reasonable in all the circumstances (being a period not exceeding 2 years beginning on the day when such company first becomes a quoted company) to dispose of such holding for the best price as may be obtainable, and during such period such company shall not be regarded for the purposes of this Part as a company in which Transport for London holds an interest.")
258	Page 74, line 31, at end insert-- ("( ) For the avoidance of doubt, Transport for London may only procure any goods and services of a cost in excess of £10,000 (either individually or in aggregate over any twelve month period) from persons after a process of competitive tendering has taken place, such tenders in an abbreviated form to be available for inspection by members of the public following the conclusion of the tendering process.")
	After Clause 136
	BY THE LORD WHITTY
258A	Insert the following new Clause--
	(" .--(1) For the purpose of enabling any person to carry on any activities for which provision is made by an agreement under section 136(3) or (4) above, the Mayor may by order provide for any functions of Transport for London under any statutory provision to be exercisable by that person (whether to the exclusion of or concurrently with Transport for London). (2) An order under this section may-- (a) provide for the functions to cease to be so exercisable when the activities cease to be carried on by that person (whether by reason of the expiry or termination of the agreement or otherwise); and (b) make such supplementary, incidental and consequential provision as the Mayor considers expedient. (3) The power of the Mayor to make an order under this section includes a power exercisable by order to revoke, amend or re-enact any such order. (4) An order made by the Mayor under this section shall not have effect unless and until it is confirmed by an order made by the Secretary of State. (5) This section does not apply to any function of Transport for London under this Act or any other statutory provision specifically amended by any provision of this Act. (6) Any reference in this section to Transport for London includes a reference to a subsidiary of Transport for London.")	Power of Mayor to transfer functions.



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