Paragraph 9

Section 27 (transfer of franchise assets and shares)^f1 is amended as follows.

In subsections (1) to (4) and (8) to (10) for “appropriate franchising authority” in each place substitute “responsible authority”.

After subsection (10) insert—

“(10A)

In this section the “responsible authority”—

(a)

in relation to a Scottish franchise agreement, means the Scottish Ministers;

(b)

in relation to a Welsh franchise agreement the franchised services under which consist of Wales-only services, means the Welsh Ministers; and

(c)

in relation to any other franchise agreement, means the Secretary of State.”