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Greater London Authority Bill

When we are talking about the confirmation hearings for the chairs and the deputy chairs of the functional bodies, it would be helpful to remember that the Assembly already has powers to summon the Mayor to appear to give evidence in his capacity as chairman of a functional body. Although the noble Lord envisages a confirmation hearing, perhaps that power could be used to have the kind of exchange that he is thinking about. Maybe that would satisfy his perceived need for the amendments. I see no reason why the Assembly cannot use that power.