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Localism Bill

My Lords, I am delighted that I have been able to stir up some debate on this issue and see it get some attention—rather than slip to its usual place at the bottom of everybody’s priority list—because there are some genuine issues here. I say to those who are concerned about passengers outside the London area that most people have London as their destination, and are therefore intensely important to TfL; they are not marginal. Also, most people who come in contribute in some way to London’s economic viability, either through business or entertainment, and so are very much a concern to Transport for London even though they do not actually live within the area. Again, we can also bring in other board members. I am delighted to have sparked off some of this debate. Given that, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 109 withdrawn. Clause 5 : Powers to make supplemental provision Amendment 109A Clause 5 : Powers to make supplemental provision Amendment 109A Moved by