New Clause 3
Greater London Authority Bill
4:15 pm
Tom Brake (Shadow Minister, Department for Communities and Local Government; Carshalton and Wallington, Liberal Democrat)
The purpose of new clause 3 is to ensure that a Mayor can serve only two terms in office. I accept that there are arguments both for and against fixed two-term periods. I understand the argument that applies to the US President that, in the second term, he becomes a lame duck. However, I believe to a great extent that that is down to the individual and the extent to which that person wants to pursue with vigour the full two terms.