Schedule 4 - British Transport Police Authority
Railways and Transport Safety Bill
3:30 pm
Mr John Spellar (Minister of State (Transport), Department for Transport; Warley, Labour)
Again, there seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding about the funding of the British Transport police. The hon. Lady would have to ask county forces how they intend to operate their precepts. The funding for the British Transport police comes from the industry, but there are provisions for the Government to make additional grants to the force, so that it can undertake various initiatives. I hope that that has clarified the matter. She also asked when we intend to introduce the necessary
amendment. I am sure that she will understand that we will, as always, introduce it when appropriate.
Question put and agreed to.
Schedule 4, as amended, agreed to.