Clause 15 - Transfer of functions
Railways and Transport Safety Bill
9:45 am
Mr Don Foster (Bath, Liberal Democrat)
I read the amendment with considerable interest, and the hon. Lady correctly points out that it is plagiarism. Therefore, I do not understand the need for it. Clause 15(1) says that
''The functions of the Rail Regulator are hereby transferred to the Office of Rail Regulation.''
That clearly states that the functions will be carried out by the new body. Therefore, there is no need to repeat them. I am at a loss to understand the need for the amendment.