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Proceeding contribution from Paul Clark (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 27 October 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Local Transport Bill [Lords].

Local Transport Bill [Lords]

I thank my hon. Friend for that comment. He is absolutely right that under the 2007 Act, sectoral tribunals will be done away with in favour of the new first-tier and upper tribunals. Decisions on interim arrangements and which levels will be used are still being consulted on, but we are keen to ensure that processes are not drawn out by any individuals or groups. The Bill contains provisions on that point, which we are keen to recognise. I add that if a QCS board states its opinion that the five public interest criteria are met and that the authority meets the statutory consultation obligations, the right of appeal to the tribunal will be limited to points of law.

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Proceeding contribution
Reference
481 c578 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Staff Conditions of employment Contracts Devolved matters Appeals Councillors Bus services Fares Greater London Exemptions Humber bridge Local government Motor vehicles Protection Membership Public appointments Workplace pensions Public transport Railways Passengers Passenger transport executives Pension rights Standards Tribunals Wales Roads Transport Scotland Testing Road works Tolls Trams Traffic Commissioners Local transport plans Rail Passengers Council Transport Tribunal Statutory instruments
Legislation
Local Transport Bill (HL) 2007-08
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