Paragraph 50 I1

In section 52 of that Act (railways policing plan), for subsection (7) there is substituted—

“(7)

In preparing a plan the Chief Constable and the Authority shall have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State about railways policing plans.

(7A)

Before issuing or revising any guidance under subsection (7) the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a)

the Authority,

(b)

the Chief Constable, and

(c)

such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks fit.”