LegalizeThe Transport Act 1985 (Commencement No. 3) Order 1986
Made: 5th March 1986
The Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 140(2) of the Transport Act 1985, and of all other enabling powers, hereby makes the following order.
Citation and interpretation
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- (1) This Order may be cited as the Transport Act 1985 (Commencement No. 3) Order 1986.
- (2) In this Order, “the 1985 Act” means the Transport Act 1985.
Commencement of Provisions
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The provisions of the 1985 Act specified in the first column of the Schedule to this Order (which relate to the matters specified in the second column of that Schedule) shall come into operation on 1st April 1986 subject to the limitations (if any) specified in the third column of the Schedule.
SCHEDULE — PROVISIONS COMING INTO OPERATION ON 1ST APRIL 1986
| Provisions of the Act | Subject matter of provisions | Limitations on Commencement |
|---|---|---|
| Section 57(6) | Amendments consequential on section 57. | To the extent that this subsection is not already in force. |
| Section 93(8)(b) | Definition of “local authority” in section 93. | |
| Section 102. | Application of Passenger Transport Executive's financial plan to expenditure on travel concessions under schemes. | |
| Sections 108 and 109. | Grants for services in rural areas. | |
| Section 116(1). | Amendment of section 137(3) of the Fair Trading Act 1973 relating to the use of bus stations. | |
| Section 139(1), (2) and (3). | Transitional provisions, minor and consequential amendments and repeals. | To the extent that these subsections relate to the provisions of Schedules 6, 7 and 8 brought into force or further brought into force by this order. |
| Schedule 3, paragraphs 8, 24 and 26. | Amendments consequential on section 57. | In relation to paragraph 24, to the extent that it is not already in force. |
| Schedule 6, paragraphs 22 and 23. | Transitional provisions and savings regarding travel concessions | To the extent that these paragraphs are not already in force. |
| Schedule 7, paragraphs 3, 9, 17, 19, 22 and 24. | Minor and consequential amendments. | In relation to paragraph 19, to the extent that it is not already in force but subject to the limitation contained in article 3 of the Transport Act 1985 (Commencement No. 2) Order 1986. |
| Schedule 8. | Repeals. | To the extent that it relates to the repeals set out in the Appendix to this Schedule. |
APPENDIX TO SCHEDULE
| Chapter | Short title | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 c.24. | The Finance Act 1970. | Section 16(1). |
| 1972 c.70. | The Local Government Act 1972. | In section 202, the words “Subject to subsection (3) below” in subsection (2), and subsection (3). |
| 1973 c.65. | The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. | Section 150(5). |
| 1983 c.10. | The Transport Act 1983. | In section 3, in subsection (1) the word “and” immediately following paragraph (a), and in subsection (4) the word “and” immediately following paragraph (b). |
| 1985 c.51. | The Local Government Act 1985. | In section 42(1)(c), the words “which is or was coterminus with a metropolitan county”. In Schedule 12, paragraphs 1, 2 and 4. In Schedule 14, paragraph 59(1)(e). |
Signed
Nicholas Ridley — Secretary of State for Transport — 5th March 1986
Explanatory note
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Order brings into force on 1st April 1986 the provisions of the Transport Act 1985 listed in the Schedule (including its Appendix) to the Order. These provisions include those relating to:—
(1) consequential amendments arising from the changed statutory duties of Passenger Transport Authorities and Executives (section 57(6) and Schedule 3, paragraphs 8, 24 and 26);
(2) travel concessions in passenger transport areas (sections 93(8)(b) and 102);
(3) rural bus grants (sections 108 and 109); and
(4) use of bus stations (section 116(1)).
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