Amendment text
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Proposed amendments
289 amendments across 21 provisions
Clause 1 36
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment text
Insert the following new Clause—
“Additional functions of local councils with respect to local bus services in areas other than passenger transport areas
“Additional functions of local councils with respect to local bus services in areas other than passenger transport areas
Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.
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at end insert “, including services in rural areas”
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An advanced quality partnership scheme must include a description of the authority’s or authorities’ plans for consulting such organisations appearing to the authority or authorities to be representative of users of local services as they think fit in order to seek their views on how well the scheme is working.”
An advanced quality partnership scheme must include a description of the authority’s or authorities’ plans for consulting such organisations appearing to the authority or authorities to be representative of users of local services as they think fit in order to seek their views on how well the scheme is working.”
Amendment text
at end insert “, including advanced ticketing”
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Where a local transport authority or authorities make an advanced quality partnership scheme, the Secretary of State may by order make provision to confer upon that authority or authorities the functions to enforce traffic offences.
Where a local transport authority or authorities make an advanced quality partnership scheme, the Secretary of State may by order make provision to confer upon that authority or authorities the functions to enforce traffic offences.
Amendment text
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Amendment text
after “meet,” insert “including requirements about emissions or types of fuel or power,”
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a reduction in the deterioration of local services and the maintenance of quality levels of those services.”
a reduction in the deterioration of local services and the maintenance of quality levels of those services.”
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an improvement in the accessibility of the bus services network to individuals who may otherwise be excluded from accessing bus services due to age, disability, or geographical location.”
an improvement in the accessibility of the bus services network to individuals who may otherwise be excluded from accessing bus services due to age, disability, or geographical location.”
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requirements as to a scheme to reduce emission levels from vehicles used as part of the scheme.”
requirements as to a scheme to reduce emission levels from vehicles used as part of the scheme.”
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An operator of local services may only provide local services if the scheme under which it provides services—
An operator of local services may only provide local services if the scheme under which it provides services—
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Each advanced quality partnership scheme must, as a standard of service, require that new vehicles delivering local services meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in its 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants” if the vehicle comes into service after 1st April 2019.”
Each advanced quality partnership scheme must, as a standard of service, require that new vehicles delivering local services meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in its 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants” if the vehicle comes into service after 1st April 2019.”
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after “relate,” insert “including reducing congestion on those routes,”
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Each advanced quality partnership must specify, as a standard of service, that a reduced fare concessionary scheme is put in place for young people ages 16 to 19.”
Each advanced quality partnership must specify, as a standard of service, that a reduced fare concessionary scheme is put in place for young people ages 16 to 19.”
Amendment text
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the plans described in the scheme for consulting in order to seek views on how well the scheme is working,”
the plans described in the scheme for consulting in order to seek views on how well the scheme is working,”
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requirements as to the standard and type of vehicles to be used, taking account of emission levels.”
requirements as to the standard and type of vehicles to be used, taking account of emission levels.”
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at beginning insert “bus users and”
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appropriate representatives of any affected employees,”
appropriate representatives of any affected employees,”
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requirements about providing drivers with continuous training.”
requirements about providing drivers with continuous training.”
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the Passengers’ Council,”
the Passengers’ Council,”
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In subsection (3)(ca) “appropriate representatives of any affected employees” means—
In subsection (3)(ca) “appropriate representatives of any affected employees” means—
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requirements regarding performance of vehicles and the aggregate fleet in respect of air quality and carbon emissions.”
requirements regarding performance of vehicles and the aggregate fleet in respect of air quality and carbon emissions.”
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National Park authorities,
National Park authorities,
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Each advanced quality partnership scheme must, as a standard of service, require that new vehicles delivering local services meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in its 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants”.”
Each advanced quality partnership scheme must, as a standard of service, require that new vehicles delivering local services meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in its 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants”.”
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Each advanced quality partnership scheme must specify as a standard of service that free bus travel must be provided for homeless families placed outside of their local authority area.”
Each advanced quality partnership scheme must specify as a standard of service that free bus travel must be provided for homeless families placed outside of their local authority area.”
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Each advanced quality partnership must specify, as a standard of service, that a reduced fare concessionary scheme is put in place for young people aged 16 to 19.”
Each advanced quality partnership must specify, as a standard of service, that a reduced fare concessionary scheme is put in place for young people aged 16 to 19.”
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Amendment text
after “scheme” insert “including frequency, punctuality, advanced ticketing and maximum emission levels for vehicles employed”
Amendment text
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recognised trade unions or other representatives elected or appointed by employees,”
recognised trade unions or other representatives elected or appointed by employees,”
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national park authorities in England.”
national park authorities in England.”
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the minimum standards of service to be provided under the scheme,
the minimum standards of service to be provided under the scheme,
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Amendment text
at end insert “, and
the Competition and Markets Authority.”
the Competition and Markets Authority.”
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The terms as to standard of service that may be specified include terms about requirements which vehicles being used to provide the service must meet, including requirements about emissions or types of fuel or power.”
The terms as to standard of service that may be specified include terms about requirements which vehicles being used to provide the service must meet, including requirements about emissions or types of fuel or power.”
Amendment text
at end insert “and must include provision for a scheme for reduced concessionary fares for young people aged 16 to 19.”
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A franchising scheme must include a description of the franchising authority’s or authorities’ plans for consulting such organisations appearing to the authority or authorities to be representative of users of local services as they think fit in order to seek their views on how well the scheme is working.”
A franchising scheme must include a description of the franchising authority’s or authorities’ plans for consulting such organisations appearing to the authority or authorities to be representative of users of local services as they think fit in order to seek their views on how well the scheme is working.”
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leave out from “scheme” to end of line 12 and insert “are excluded from the functions to which section 101(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 applies, where the franchising authority is a local authority within the meaning of section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972.”
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A local service contract must require that new vehicles delivering local services meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in its 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants” if the vehicle comes into service after 1st April 2019.”
A local service contract must require that new vehicles delivering local services meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in its 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants” if the vehicle comes into service after 1st April 2019.”
Amendment text
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the extent to which the proposed scheme would reduce vehicle emissions in the area of operation”.
the extent to which the proposed scheme would reduce vehicle emissions in the area of operation”.
Amendment text
at end insert “, or where the franchising authority is an integrated transport authority or a combined authority, by the Executive for the relevant integrated transport area or combined authority area”
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An award of any new franchise or contract shall not be made on the basis of labour costs estimated by the potential franchisee or contractor assuming labour costs for new employees at less than the labour cost of workers who are covered by TUPE protections in accordance with section 123X transferring to the new franchisee or contractor.”
An award of any new franchise or contract shall not be made on the basis of labour costs estimated by the potential franchisee or contractor assuming labour costs for new employees at less than the labour cost of workers who are covered by TUPE protections in accordance with section 123X transferring to the new franchisee or contractor.”
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A local service contract must require that new vehicles delivering local services meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in its 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants”.”
A local service contract must require that new vehicles delivering local services meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in its 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants”.”
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a National Park authority”
a National Park authority”
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A local service contract must require local services provided under the contract to include free bus travel for homeless families placed outside of their local authority area.”
A local service contract must require local services provided under the contract to include free bus travel for homeless families placed outside of their local authority area.”
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In making an assessment of the proposed scheme, a franchising authority or authorities must be satisfied that—”
In making an assessment of the proposed scheme, a franchising authority or authorities must be satisfied that—”
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Amendment text
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after “an” insert “independent”
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such persons as appear to the authority or authorities to represent employees of persons falling within paragraph (a),”
such persons as appear to the authority or authorities to represent employees of persons falling within paragraph (a),”
Amendment text
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Amendment text
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Amendment text
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Amendment text
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Amendment text
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appropriate representatives of any affected employees,”
appropriate representatives of any affected employees,”
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how the operators of the franchise will seek to increase passenger representation through the life of the plan.”
how the operators of the franchise will seek to increase passenger representation through the life of the plan.”
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the Passengers’ Council”
the Passengers’ Council”
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the extent to which not-for-profit bus operators can be integrated into a proposed scheme in order to contribute to the long term sustainability of the scheme.”
the extent to which not-for-profit bus operators can be integrated into a proposed scheme in order to contribute to the long term sustainability of the scheme.”
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the Competition and Markets Authority”
the Competition and Markets Authority”
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whether the proposed scheme would be more efficient, effective and economic than any other option, taking into account any compensation payable to bus operators whose businesses would be wholly or partially expropriated by the scheme.”
whether the proposed scheme would be more efficient, effective and economic than any other option, taking into account any compensation payable to bus operators whose businesses would be wholly or partially expropriated by the scheme.”
Amendment text
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In subsection (4)(ca) “appropriate representatives of any affected employees” means—
In subsection (4)(ca) “appropriate representatives of any affected employees” means—
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the effect of the proposed scheme on air quality and carbon emissions.”
the effect of the proposed scheme on air quality and carbon emissions.”
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a National Park authority,
a National Park authority,
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a national park authority in England.”
a national park authority in England.”
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a description of the authority’s or authorities’ proposed plans for consulting in order to seek views on how well the scheme is working,”
a description of the authority’s or authorities’ proposed plans for consulting in order to seek views on how well the scheme is working,”
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The consultation process must—
The consultation process must—
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Amendment text
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The scheme must specify whether consideration has been given to the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of the scheme, in accordance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.”
The scheme must specify whether consideration has been given to the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of the scheme, in accordance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.”
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Amendment text
at beginning insert “bus users and”
Amendment text
after “an” insert “independent”
Amendment text
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Amendment text
at end insert “and to the matters referred to in section 123B(3)(d) and (e)”
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The auditor required by subsection (1) must be appointed by the Traffic Commissioner.”
The auditor required by subsection (1) must be appointed by the Traffic Commissioner.”
Amendment text
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the Competition and Markets Authority.”
the Competition and Markets Authority.”
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recognised trade unions or other representatives elected or appointed by employees who would be affected by the proposed scheme.”
recognised trade unions or other representatives elected or appointed by employees who would be affected by the proposed scheme.”
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a national park authority in England.”
a national park authority in England.”
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“123Y Employees not covered by TUPE protections
“123Y Employees not covered by TUPE protections
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The consultation process must—
The consultation process must—
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“123Z Effect on employees of introduction of local service contract
“123Z Effect on employees of introduction of local service contract
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If the scheme is modified under subsection (6), it must be submitted to an independent auditor who must conduct an audit of the scheme, as described in section 123D(1) to (4), and the authority must publish a notice of the result of this audit to those persons described in subsection (4).”
If the scheme is modified under subsection (6), it must be submitted to an independent auditor who must conduct an audit of the scheme, as described in section 123D(1) to (4), and the authority must publish a notice of the result of this audit to those persons described in subsection (4).”
Amendment text
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Amendment text
after “services,” insert “including what the authority or authorities will do to look at how the franchise could be divided into smaller parts to make the franchise bid accessible to small and medium sized enterprises,”
Amendment text
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Amendment text
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all responses to the consultation that the authority has received;”
all responses to the consultation that the authority has received;”
Amendment text
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Amendment text
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the minimum standards of service to be provided under the scheme,
the minimum standards of service to be provided under the scheme,
Amendment text
after “the” insert “minimum”
Amendment text
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A scheme may not specify under subsection (2)(d) or (3)(c) a period of less than six months.”
A scheme may not specify under subsection (2)(d) or (3)(c) a period of less than six months.”
Amendment text
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If the franchising scheme relates to an area to which a relevant scheme or plan also relates, the franchising scheme must include—
If the franchising scheme relates to an area to which a relevant scheme or plan also relates, the franchising scheme must include—
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If provision is made under subsection (4A)(b) to vary an enhanced partnership plan or scheme so that it ceases to relate to an area, the local transport authority or authorities to whose area or combined area the plan or, in the case of a scheme, the related plan continues to relate may vary the plan or, as the case may be, the scheme in such manner as they consider appropriate in consequence of the provision made under subsection (4A)(b).
If provision is made under subsection (4A)(b) to vary an enhanced partnership plan or scheme so that it ceases to relate to an area, the local transport authority or authorities to whose area or combined area the plan or, in the case of a scheme, the related plan continues to relate may vary the plan or, as the case may be, the scheme in such manner as they consider appropriate in consequence of the provision made under subsection (4A)(b).
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The scheme must specify whether consideration has been given to the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of the scheme, in accordance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.”
The scheme must specify whether consideration has been given to the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of the scheme, in accordance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.”
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“123HA Meeting social need: franchising schemes
“123HA Meeting social need: franchising schemes
Amendment text
after “postponed)” insert “or cancelled”
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If an authority or authorities decide to cancel a proposed franchising scheme under subsection (1) they may not initiate a revised or alternative franchising scheme until the end of the period of five years beginning with the date on which the decision to postpone the original scheme was taken.”
If an authority or authorities decide to cancel a proposed franchising scheme under subsection (1) they may not initiate a revised or alternative franchising scheme until the end of the period of five years beginning with the date on which the decision to postpone the original scheme was taken.”
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The effective time, in relation to a local service contract, is the beginning of the day on which a local service may first be provided under the contract (see sections 123K(4) and 123L).”
The effective time, in relation to a local service contract, is the beginning of the day on which a local service may first be provided under the contract (see sections 123K(4) and 123L).”
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If it appears to a franchising authority that a person is operating or has operated a local service in contravention of subsection (3), the franchising authority may apply to the court for an injunction to prevent the person from continuing to operate the service where the franchising authority deems that urgent action needs to be taken.
If it appears to a franchising authority that a person is operating or has operated a local service in contravention of subsection (3), the franchising authority may apply to the court for an injunction to prevent the person from continuing to operate the service where the franchising authority deems that urgent action needs to be taken.
Amendment text
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the expiry of the period that, under the scheme, must expire between the making of the contract and the provision of the local service under the contract (see section 123H(2)(d) and (3)(c)), or
the expiry of the period that, under the scheme, must expire between the making of the contract and the provision of the local service under the contract (see section 123H(2)(d) and (3)(c)), or
Amendment text
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Amendment text
leave out from beginning to “if” and insert “A local service contract may specify as the time when a local service may first be provided under the contract a time before the expiry of such period as is described in section 123K(4)(a), and that service may be provided from that time,”
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The references in subsections (1) to (6) to the franchising authority or authorities in relation to a franchising scheme include a reference to a franchising authority who are not operating the scheme but would do so under a proposed variation.”
The references in subsections (1) to (6) to the franchising authority or authorities in relation to a franchising scheme include a reference to a franchising authority who are not operating the scheme but would do so under a proposed variation.”
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the proposed service will not have an adverse effect on the franchising authority’s ability to afford any franchise scheme provided, or proposed, in the area to which the scheme relates.”
the proposed service will not have an adverse effect on the franchising authority’s ability to afford any franchise scheme provided, or proposed, in the area to which the scheme relates.”
Amendment text
after “persons” insert “, including users of local services,”
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Amendment text
after “time” insert “and within such timescales”
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Amendment text
at end insert “, and
to provide the information before the end of such reasonable period as may be specified by the franchising authority.”
to provide the information before the end of such reasonable period as may be specified by the franchising authority.”
Amendment text
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A franchising authority that have obtained information under this section may—
A franchising authority that have obtained information under this section may—
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Amendment text
after “them” insert “, in a timely manner,”
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information about the environmental impact of bus services, including air quality data for the relevant authorities and information on the emissions of vehicles used;
information about the environmental impact of bus services, including air quality data for the relevant authorities and information on the emissions of vehicles used;
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Information provided under subsections (1) to (3) must only be used for the sole purpose of informing an authority’s or group of authorities’ development of a franchising scheme and must not be used for any other purpose or be disclosed to third parties.”
Information provided under subsections (1) to (3) must only be used for the sole purpose of informing an authority’s or group of authorities’ development of a franchising scheme and must not be used for any other purpose or be disclosed to third parties.”
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Information provided in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) is to be subject to a fee payable by the franchising authority or franchising authorities to the operator of local services from whom the information is requested.
Information provided in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) is to be subject to a fee payable by the franchising authority or franchising authorities to the operator of local services from whom the information is requested.
Amendment text
after “information” insert “in a timely manner and”
Amendment text
after “kept,” insert “and the time required to provide the information,”
Amendment text
after “section” insert “within a period specified by the franchising authority or authorities, not exceeding 30 days beginning with the day on which the requirement was issued by the franchising authority”
Amendment text
after “section” insert “in a timely manner”
Amendment text
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Subsection (8) does not prevent the disclosure of information—
Subsection (8) does not prevent the disclosure of information—
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any other relevant local authority any part of whose area would, in the opinion of the authority or authorities, be affected by the proposed scheme,”
any other relevant local authority any part of whose area would, in the opinion of the authority or authorities, be affected by the proposed scheme,”
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the Passengers’ Council,”
the Passengers’ Council,”
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For the purpose of subsection (3)(ba) the following are relevant local authorities—
For the purpose of subsection (3)(ba) the following are relevant local authorities—
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tickets entitling the holder to make a journey, or more than one journey, involving the use of demand responsive transport and other flexible bus services operated under either section 19 or 22 of the Transport Act 1985, where such service operators agree to be part of an advanced ticketing scheme.”
tickets entitling the holder to make a journey, or more than one journey, involving the use of demand responsive transport and other flexible bus services operated under either section 19 or 22 of the Transport Act 1985, where such service operators agree to be part of an advanced ticketing scheme.”
Amendment text
after “make” insert “or vary”
Amendment text
after “authorities” insert “to whose area or combined area the scheme relates”
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If the proposed variation would result in the scheme relating to all or part of the area of another local transport authority, the reference in subsection (6) to the authority or authorities includes that other authority.”
If the proposed variation would result in the scheme relating to all or part of the area of another local transport authority, the reference in subsection (6) to the authority or authorities includes that other authority.”
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The variation or revocation is subject to the same procedure as the making of the scheme and in the application of that procedure—
The variation or revocation is subject to the same procedure as the making of the scheme and in the application of that procedure—
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An enhanced partnership plan must include a description of the authority’s or authorities’ plans for consulting such organisations appearing to the authority or authorities to be representative of users of local services as they think fit in order to seek their views on how well the plan and any related scheme are working.”
An enhanced partnership plan must include a description of the authority’s or authorities’ plans for consulting such organisations appearing to the authority or authorities to be representative of users of local services as they think fit in order to seek their views on how well the plan and any related scheme are working.”
Amendment text
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sections 138F to 138J,
sections 138F to 138J,
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Subsection (5) is not to be taken as affecting the area indicated by references in the provisions mentioned in that subsection to the authority’s or authorities’ area or combined area.”
Subsection (5) is not to be taken as affecting the area indicated by references in the provisions mentioned in that subsection to the authority’s or authorities’ area or combined area.”
Amendment text
after “requirements” insert “, including emission levels,”
Amendment text
at end insert “, and
requirements about emissions or types of fuel or power.”
requirements about emissions or types of fuel or power.”
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An enhanced partnership scheme must specify under section 138A(5)(b) that new vehicles delivering local services will meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in the 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants” if the vehicle comes into service after 1st April 2019.”
An enhanced partnership scheme must specify under section 138A(5)(b) that new vehicles delivering local services will meet the specifications of the low emission bus scheme as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in the 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants” if the vehicle comes into service after 1st April 2019.”
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The requirements that may be specified in an enhanced partnership scheme must include requirements for operators to establish and publish policies to protect the interests of disabled people using its services and to facilitate such use.”
The requirements that may be specified in an enhanced partnership scheme must include requirements for operators to establish and publish policies to protect the interests of disabled people using its services and to facilitate such use.”
Amendment text
at end insert “, including local bus users and organisations representing bus users.”
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the Passengers’ Council,”
the Passengers’ Council,”
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trade union and employee groups representing employees of bus operators in the area.”
trade union and employee groups representing employees of bus operators in the area.”
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National Park authorities,
National Park authorities,
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The consultation process must—
The consultation process must—
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specify whether consideration has been given to its wider social, economic and environmental benefits in accordance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.”
specify whether consideration has been given to its wider social, economic and environmental benefits in accordance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.”
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Amendment text
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Amendment text
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Amendment text
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section 138A(6) and (10),
section 138A(6) and (10),
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Subsections (1) and (2) are not to be taken as affecting the area indicated by references in the provisions mentioned in subsection (4) to the authority’s or authorities’ area or combined area.”
Subsections (1) and (2) are not to be taken as affecting the area indicated by references in the provisions mentioned in subsection (4) to the authority’s or authorities’ area or combined area.”
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make provision for appeals against—
make provision for appeals against—
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Regulations made by virtue of subsection (4)(h) may in particular include provision about—
Regulations made by virtue of subsection (4)(h) may in particular include provision about—
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describes how the operators of the enhanced plan will seek to increase passenger representation through the life of the plan.”
describes how the operators of the enhanced plan will seek to increase passenger representation through the life of the plan.”
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The policies and objectives referred to in paragraphs (3)(c) and (3)(d) must include policies and objectives which are aimed at protecting the interests of disabled passengers.”
The policies and objectives referred to in paragraphs (3)(c) and (3)(d) must include policies and objectives which are aimed at protecting the interests of disabled passengers.”
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An enhanced partnership scheme must state the minimum standards of service to be provided under the scheme. ”
An enhanced partnership scheme must state the minimum standards of service to be provided under the scheme. ”
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The requirements that may be specified under subsection (4)(b), (4)(e) and (4)(h) in relation to fares and the prices of multi-operator tickets may only be specified if all operators party to the enhanced partnership scheme are in agreement with the requirements.”
The requirements that may be specified under subsection (4)(b), (4)(e) and (4)(h) in relation to fares and the prices of multi-operator tickets may only be specified if all operators party to the enhanced partnership scheme are in agreement with the requirements.”
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“138T Effect on employees of introduction of enhanced partnership scheme or plan
“138T Effect on employees of introduction of enhanced partnership scheme or plan
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An enhanced partnership scheme must specify under section 138A (5)(b) that new vehicles delivering local services will meet the specifications of the low emission bus as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in the 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants”.”
An enhanced partnership scheme must specify under section 138A (5)(b) that new vehicles delivering local services will meet the specifications of the low emission bus as set out by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles in the 2015 document “Low Emission Bus Scheme: Guidance for participants”.”
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An enhanced partnership scheme must specify under section 138A(5)(b) that free bus travel must be provided for homeless families placed outside of their local authority area.”
An enhanced partnership scheme must specify under section 138A(5)(b) that free bus travel must be provided for homeless families placed outside of their local authority area.”
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The requirements that may be specified in an enhanced partnership scheme must include requirements for operators of local services to establish and provide arrangements and assistance to protect the interests of disabled people using their services and to facilitate use of their services by disabled people.”
The requirements that may be specified in an enhanced partnership scheme must include requirements for operators of local services to establish and provide arrangements and assistance to protect the interests of disabled people using their services and to facilitate use of their services by disabled people.”
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In providing facilities under subsection (1) there must be special regard to the needs of disabled people in respect of such facilities.”
In providing facilities under subsection (1) there must be special regard to the needs of disabled people in respect of such facilities.”
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In taking measures under subsection (2) there must be special regard to the use and quality of local services experienced by disabled people.”
In taking measures under subsection (2) there must be special regard to the use and quality of local services experienced by disabled people.”
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may include qualitative performance measures to be collected under the scheme, which may include measures of passenger satisfaction regarding matters such as cleanliness, comfort and helpfulness of bus drivers,”
may include qualitative performance measures to be collected under the scheme, which may include measures of passenger satisfaction regarding matters such as cleanliness, comfort and helpfulness of bus drivers,”
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passenger groups and other stakeholder groups representing bus users in the area.”
passenger groups and other stakeholder groups representing bus users in the area.”
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trade union and employee groups representing employees working for bus operators in the area.”
trade union and employee groups representing employees working for bus operators in the area.”
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Once consulted, the Competition and Markets Authority may not overturn an enhanced partnership plan and scheme.”
Once consulted, the Competition and Markets Authority may not overturn an enhanced partnership plan and scheme.”
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national park authorities in England.”
national park authorities in England.”
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The consultation process must—
The consultation process must—
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specify what would constitute unreasonable objections and determine an appeal mechanism to a traffic commissioner for authorities which believe that an objection is unreasonable.”
specify what would constitute unreasonable objections and determine an appeal mechanism to a traffic commissioner for authorities which believe that an objection is unreasonable.”
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Regulations under subsection (10) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations have been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
Regulations under subsection (10) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations have been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
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specify what would constitute unreasonable objections and determine an appeal mechanism to a traffic commissioner for authorities which believe that an objection is unreasonable.”
specify what would constitute unreasonable objections and determine an appeal mechanism to a traffic commissioner for authorities which believe that an objection is unreasonable.”
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Regulations under subsection (9) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations have been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
Regulations under subsection (9) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations have been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
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whether, in making the scheme, the authority or authorities have given consideration to the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of the scheme, in accordance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.”
whether, in making the scheme, the authority or authorities have given consideration to the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of the scheme, in accordance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.”
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“138HA Policies for the conduct of passengers in relation to disabled passengers
“138HA Policies for the conduct of passengers in relation to disabled passengers
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“138HA Meeting social need: enhanced partnership schemes
“138HA Meeting social need: enhanced partnership schemes
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The references in subsections (1) and (3) to (5) and sections 138L and 138M to the local transport authority or authorities—
The references in subsections (1) and (3) to (5) and sections 138L and 138M to the local transport authority or authorities—
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specify what would constitute unreasonable objections and determine an appeal mechanism to a traffic commissioner for authorities which believe that an objection is unreasonable.”
specify what would constitute unreasonable objections and determine an appeal mechanism to a traffic commissioner for authorities which believe that an objection is unreasonable.”
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Regulations under subsection (8) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations have been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
Regulations under subsection (8) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations have been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
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Clause 10 6
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A local transport authority in England that are party to an enhanced partnership plan may, in connection with any relevant function, require an operator of a local service in their area, or in the combined area of the authority and any other local transport authority in England that are party to the plan, to supply relevant information.
A local transport authority in England that are party to an enhanced partnership plan may, in connection with any relevant function, require an operator of a local service in their area, or in the combined area of the authority and any other local transport authority in England that are party to the plan, to supply relevant information.
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to provide the information before the end of such reasonable period as may be specified by the local transport authority.”
to provide the information before the end of such reasonable period as may be specified by the local transport authority.”
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A local transport authority that have obtained information under this section in connection with a function relating to an enhanced partnership plan or scheme may—
A local transport authority that have obtained information under this section in connection with a function relating to an enhanced partnership plan or scheme may—
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determining whether to revoke an enhanced partnership plan or scheme;”
determining whether to revoke an enhanced partnership plan or scheme;”
Clause 11 2
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A traffic commissioner must have regard to relevant information supplied by a local transport authority when exercising functions under this section.”
A traffic commissioner must have regard to relevant information supplied by a local transport authority when exercising functions under this section.”
Clause 12 2
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If a traffic commissioner considers that the operator of a registered service has failed to comply with a condition attached to the service permit, the traffic commissioner may cancel the registration of that service.”
If a traffic commissioner considers that the operator of a registered service has failed to comply with a condition attached to the service permit, the traffic commissioner may cancel the registration of that service.”
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A traffic commissioner must have regard to relevant information supplied by a local transport authority when exercising functions under this section.”
A traffic commissioner must have regard to relevant information supplied by a local transport authority when exercising functions under this section.”
Clause 14 13
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After section 6I (inserted by subsection (4)) insert—
After section 6I (inserted by subsection (4)) insert—
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a particular service that only has stopping places in the area to which the scheme relates,
a particular service that only has stopping places in the area to which the scheme relates,
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““the relevant registration functions”, in relation to an enhanced partnership scheme, means the functions of a traffic commissioner under sections 6, 6D, 6E and 6F of this Act so far as relating to—
““the relevant registration functions”, in relation to an enhanced partnership scheme, means the functions of a traffic commissioner under sections 6, 6D, 6E and 6F of this Act so far as relating to—
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After section 6I (inserted by subsection (4)) insert—
After section 6I (inserted by subsection (4)) insert—
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Clause 15 3
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“Disability awareness training
“Disability awareness training
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Amendment text
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“Wheelchair space priority
“Wheelchair space priority
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“Disability awareness training
“Disability awareness training
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Clause 16 2
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“Information for bus passengers
“Information for bus passengers
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Amendment text
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“Passenger representation
“Passenger representation
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The information that may be prescribed is such information within subsection (2) as appears to the Secretary of State to be required—
The information that may be prescribed is such information within subsection (2) as appears to the Secretary of State to be required—
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information about the environmental impacts of bus operations and vehicles including information on the emissions of the vehicles in use.”
information about the environmental impacts of bus operations and vehicles including information on the emissions of the vehicles in use.”
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The provision made under subsection (4)(a) may not require the information to be provided to a person other than—
The provision made under subsection (4)(a) may not require the information to be provided to a person other than—
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Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—
Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—
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The references to traffic commissioners in subsections (1)(d) and (6)(b) are to be read as including references to any local transport authority carrying out the functions of a traffic commissioner in accordance with section 6G of the Transport Act 1985.”
The references to traffic commissioners in subsections (1)(d) and (6)(b) are to be read as including references to any local transport authority carrying out the functions of a traffic commissioner in accordance with section 6G of the Transport Act 1985.”
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“Communication of information
“Communication of information
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information about the environmental impact of bus operations and vehicles including information on the emissions of the vehicles in use.”
information about the environmental impact of bus operations and vehicles including information on the emissions of the vehicles in use.”
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information about the environmental impacts of bus operations and vehicles.”
information about the environmental impacts of bus operations and vehicles.”
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the number of and nature of complaints made about bus services,
the number of and nature of complaints made about bus services,
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information about the number of and nature of complaints made about bus services, and
information about the number of and nature of complaints made about bus services, and
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Amendment text
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“Communication of information
“Communication of information
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Clause 18 1
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Clause 21 2
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Amendment text
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“Authorities in England: funding and obligations
“Authorities in England: funding and obligations
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Clause 22 8
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“Bus safety
“Bus safety
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“Bus safety
“Bus safety
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Amendment text
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“National strategy
“National strategy
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Amendment text
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“Rural bus services: concessionary travel
“Rural bus services: concessionary travel
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A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”
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“National strategy
“National strategy
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Amendment text
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“Duty to increase bus ridership
“Duty to increase bus ridership
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Amendment text
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“Bus services investment strategy
“Bus services investment strategy
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Clause 23 1
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A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”
Clause 24 3
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Sections 22 to 26 extend to England and Wales and Scotland.”
Sections 22 to 26 extend to England and Wales and Scotland.”
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Section (Information for bus passengers)(1) to (4) extend to England and Wales and Scotland.
Section (Information for bus passengers)(1) to (4) extend to England and Wales and Scotland.
Clause 25 2
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Section (Information for bus passengers) comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint.”
Section (Information for bus passengers) comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint.”
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A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.”
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In paragraph 5 (investigations of CMA), at the beginning insert “Subject to paragraph 5A,”.”
In paragraph 5 (investigations of CMA), at the beginning insert “Subject to paragraph 5A,”.”
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After paragraph 5 (investigations of the CMA) insert—
After paragraph 5 (investigations of the CMA) insert—
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In paragraph 5 (investigations of CMA), at the beginning insert “Subject to paragraph 5A,”.”
In paragraph 5 (investigations of CMA), at the beginning insert “Subject to paragraph 5A,”.”
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After paragraph 5 (investigations of the CMA) insert—
After paragraph 5 (investigations of the CMA) insert—
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Amendment text
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Amendment text
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Amendment text
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“Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26)
“Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26)
Schedule 4 2
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In subsection (1)(bzb) (inserted by Schedule 2), after “143A” insert “or 143B”.”
In subsection (1)(bzb) (inserted by Schedule 2), after “143A” insert “or 143B”.”