It just reinforces and restates existing legislation, and I think it is sensible to have the relevant legislation all in one place so that people can understand everything that applies. The subsection is nothing new and does not amend the 1972 Act. That Act has gone through many changes, through London Acts and so on, so it is sensible to retain the subsection.
London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Bob Blackman
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 10 July 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords].
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