Section 102P Power of directionF1

(1)

The Secretary of State may by regulations confer on an STB a power to give directions to a constituent authority about the exercise of transport functions by the authority in the area of the STB.

(2)

The power to give a direction by virtue of subsection (1) about the exercise of a function extends only so far as the exercise of the function is relevant to the implementation of the STB's transport strategy.

(3)

Regulations under this section conferring a power to direct may include provision—

(a)

for the power to be given generally or subject to conditions or limitations;

(b)

for the power to apply to all transport functions or only to those functions specified or described in the regulations;

(c)

about the manner in which directions are to be given;

(d)

about the consequences arising if there is a contravention of a direction.

(4)

Provision under subsection (3)(d) may include provision enabling the STB—

(a)

to take any steps it considers appropriate to reverse or modify the effect of a constituent authority exercising a transport function in contravention of the direction, and

(b)

to recover any reasonable expenses incurred in taking those steps as a civil debt from the constituent authority.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 5A inserted (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), ss. 21, 25(2)