New Clause 6
Greater London Authority Bill
4:45 pm
Ann Winterton (Congleton, Conservative)
With this it will be convenient to discuss new clause 7—Water and sewerage strategy—
‘(1) In section 41 of the GLA Act 1999 in subsection (1) after paragraph (ef) insert—
“(eg) the water and sewerage strategy prepared and published under section 361F below.”
(2) In Part 9 of the GLA Act 1999 (environmental functions) after section 361E insert—
“361F The water and sewerage strategy
(1) The Mayor shall prepare and publish a document to be known as “the water and sewerage strategy for London”.
(2) The water and sewerage strategy for London shall contain—
(a) the Mayor’s assessment as to the consequences of actual and planned development of whatever nature upon the water and sewerage infrastructure within Greater London; and
(b) the Mayor’s proposals and policies for ensuring the water and sewerage infrastructure is adequate for the development referred to in subsection (a) above.
(3) The Secretary of State may give to the Mayor guidance—
(a) about the content of the strategy; and
(b) in relation to the preparation or revision of the strategy.
(4) The guidance that may be given under subsection (3)(b) above includes—
(a) guidance specifying or describing the bodies, persons or organisations which the Mayor must consult; and
(b) guidance as to the consequences of development to which the Mayor must have regard.
(5) In preparing or revising the strategy the Mayor must have regard to any guidance given under subsection (3) above.”.’.