Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 4 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, which organisations and individuals must be consulted regarding the contracts tendered by bidders wishing to enter into a public private partnership with London Underground Limited; and what the length of time required for consultation to take place is as defined in (a) the GLA Act 1999, (b) the Transport Act 2000 and (c) subsequent decisions made by (i) his Department and (ii) London Transport.

Answer: Tom Brake: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions which organisations and individuals must be consulted regarding the contracts tendered by bidders wishing to enter into a public-private partnership with London Underground Ltd.; and what the length of time required for consultation to take place is as defined in (a) the Greater London Authority Act 1999, (b) the Transport Act 2000 and (c) subsequent decisions made by (i) his Department and (ii) London Transport. [38964] Mr. Jamieson: Section 298 of the GLA Act imposes a duty on the Mayor, London Regional Transport and Transport for London to consult and co-operate with each other for the purpose of, among other things, facilitating the securing and carrying into effect of PPP agreements for London Underground. The Act does not specify the length of time required for consultation. I understand that London Regional Transport considers that the current consultation time scale is realistic, reasonable and in compliance with its statutory obligations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 38964; 381 c87-8W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Contracts Cooperation London Underground Public private partnerships Underground railways London Transport Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
Legislation: Greater London Authority Act 1999; Transport Act 2000
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