HL Deb 10 June 2003 vol 649 cc20-1WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they intend to bring into effect Section 16A of the Transport Act 2000, and what is their explanation for the delay of nearly three years.[HL3079]

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston

Sections 16A-I of the Railways Act 1993, as introduced by Section 223 of the Transport Act 2000, will be implemented once a number of exemptions from the new provisions it will put in place are completed. The exemptions are expected to be finalised shortly and hence permit commencement of the new provisions.