Policing and Crime Act 2017

Part 2 E+W Amendments to other Acts

Essex County Council Act 1952 (c. l) E+W

18 U.K. In section 80 of the Essex County Council Act 1952 (precautions against fire) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I1 Sch. 2 para. 18 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56) E+W

19 E+W In section 69(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (interpretation) in the definition of “local authority” for “, the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ , the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I2 Sch. 2 para. 19 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government (Records) Act 1962 (c. 56) E+W

20 E+W The Local Government (Records) Act 1962 is amended as follows.

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I3 Sch. 2 para. 20 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

21 E+W In section 2 (acquisition and deposit of records) in subsection (6) (bodies to which section 2 applies) for “to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ to the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I4 Sch. 2 para. 21 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

22 E+W In section 8(1) (interpretation) in the definition of “local authority” for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I5 Sch. 2 para. 22 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

London Government Act 1963 (c. 33) E+W

23 E+W The London Government Act 1963 is amended as follows.

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I6 Sch. 2 para. 23 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

24 E+W In section 5(3) (delegation of functions in Greater London) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I7 Sch. 2 para. 24 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

25 E+W In section 75 (compensation for injury to or death of officers) in subsection (4) (application to London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I8 Sch. 2 para. 25 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government Act 1966 (c. 42) E+W

26 E+W In section 11 of the Local Government Act 1966 (grants for certain expenditure due to ethnic minority population) in subsection (2) (bodies to which the section applies) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I9 Sch. 2 para. 26 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88) E+W

27 E+W The Leasehold Reform Act 1967 is amended as follows.

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I10 Sch. 2 para. 27 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

28 E+W In section 28 (retention or resumption of land required for public purposes) in subsection (5)(a) (application to local authorities) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I11 Sch. 2 para. 28 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

29 E+W In Schedule 4A (exclusion of certain shared ownership leases) in paragraph 2(2) (leases granted by certain local authorities: bodies to which the exclusion applies) for paragraph (bb) substitute—

“(bb) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I12 Sch. 2 para. 29 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1969 (c. 2) E+W+S

30 E+W+S In section 1 of the Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1969 (grants for special social needs) in subsection (3) (meaning of “local authority”) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I13 Sch. 2 para. 30 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57) E+W+S

31 E+W+S In section 3(2)(b) of the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (employers exempted from insurance: employers to which the exemption applies) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I14 Sch. 2 para. 31 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969 (c. lii) E+W

32 E+W In section 30(ii) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1969 (savings for London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I15 Sch. 2 para. 32 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (c. 39) E+W+S

33 E+W+S In section 1 of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (supply of goods and services by local authorities) in subsection (4) (interpretation) in the definition of “local authority” for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I16 Sch. 2 para. 33 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 (c. 56) E+W+S

34 E+W+S In Schedule 3 to the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 (further administrative, incidental and consequential provisions) in paragraph 6(1)(a) (meaning of “local authority”) for sub-paragraph (ib) substitute—

“(ib) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I17 Sch. 2 para. 34 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) E+W

35 E+W The Local Government Act 1972 is amended as follows.

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I18 Sch. 2 para. 35 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

36 E+W In section 70 (restriction on promotion of Bills for changing local government areas etc) for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) Subsection (1) above shall have effect as if the reference to a joint authority included a reference to the London Fire Commissioner.”

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I19 Sch. 2 para. 36 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

37 (1) Section 100J (application of provisions about access to meetings and documents) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1) (bodies to which provisions about access to meetings and documents apply) omit paragraph (bb).

(3) In subsection (2) omit “, (bb)”.

(4) In subsection (3) omit “(bb),”.

(5) Omit subsection (4A).

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I20 Sch. 2 para. 37 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

38 (1) Section 101 (arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (13) omit “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,”.

(3) After subsection (13) insert—

“(13A) In this section “local authority” includes the London Fire Commissioner; but nothing in this section authorises functions of the Commissioner to be discharged by a committee or sub-committee of the Commissioner.”

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I21 Sch. 2 para. 38 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

39 E+W In section 104 (disqualification for membership of committees and joint committees) omit subsection (5) (application to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority).

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I22 Sch. 2 para. 39 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

40 E+W In section 138 (powers of principal councils with respect to emergencies or disasters) in subsection (5) (power of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority to incur expenditure in connection with planning by principal councils) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I23 Sch. 2 para. 40 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

41 E+W In section 138C(1) (other authorities to which provisions about prayer and other religious observance apply) for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) the London Fire Commissioner but only for the purposes of section 138B;”.

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I24 Sch. 2 para. 41 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

42 E+W In section 142 (provision of information etc relating to matters affecting local government) for subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) This section shall have effect as if any reference to a local authority included a reference to the London Fire Commissioner.”

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I25 Sch. 2 para. 42 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

43 (1) Section 146A (application of miscellaneous provisions about local authorities to other authorities) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “or (1ZE)” substitute “ , (1ZE) or (1ZF) ”, and

(b) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

(3) In subsection (1ZC) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

(4) After subsection (1ZE) insert—

“(1ZF) The London Fire Commissioner is not to be treated as a local authority for the purposes of section 135.”

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I26 Sch. 2 para. 43 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

44 E+W In section 175 (allowances for attending conferences and meetings) in subsection (3B) (application to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority etc) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, an economic prosperity board, a combined authority or” substitute “ an economic prosperity board, a combined authority or ”.

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I27 Sch. 2 para. 44 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

45 E+W In section 176 (payment of expenses of official and courtesy visits) in subsection (3) (application to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority etc)—

(a) after “board,” insert “ and ”, and

(b) omit “and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority”.

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I28 Sch. 2 para. 45 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

46 E+W In section 222 (power of local authority to prosecute or defend legal proceedings) in subsection (2) (application to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority etc) for “and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ and the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I29 Sch. 2 para. 46 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

47 E+W For section 244A substitute—

“244A Application of this Part to the London Fire Commissioner

This Part shall have effect as if any reference to a joint authority included a reference to the London Fire Commissioner.”

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I30 Sch. 2 para. 47 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35) E+W+S

48 E+W+S In section 13(7) of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (activities to which the Act does not apply) for paragraph (fh) substitute—

“(fh) the exercise by the London Fire Commissioner of any of the Commissioner's functions;”.

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I31 Sch. 2 para. 48 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7) E+W

49 E+W In section 25(1) of the Local Government Act 1974 (authorities subject to investigation) for paragraph (cza) substitute—

“(cza) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I32 Sch. 2 para. 49 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (c. 37) E+W+S

50 E+W+S In section 28(6) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (restrictions on disclosure of information: meaning of local authority) for “and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ and the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I33 Sch. 2 para. 50 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57) E+W

51 E+W In section 44(1) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (interpretation of Part 1) in the definition of “local authority”—

(a) in paragraph (a) for “and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ and the London Fire Commissioner ”, and

(b) in paragraph (c) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I34 Sch. 2 para. 51 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80) E+W

52 E+W In section 5(3) of the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (tenancies which are not statutory tenancies) for paragraph (bbb) substitute—

“(bbb) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I35 Sch. 2 para. 52 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Rent Act 1977 (c. 42) E+W

53 E+W In section 14(1) of the Rent Act 1977 (tenancies which are not protected tenancies) for paragraph (cc) substitute—

“(cc) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I36 Sch. 2 para. 53 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

London Hydraulic Power Act 1977 (c. xi) E+W

54 E+W In section 3(3)(b) of the London Hydraulic Power Act 1977 (notice of intention to use new pipeline) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I37 Sch. 2 para. 54 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (c. 43) E+W

55 E+W In section 3A(8)(a) of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (excluded tenancies and licences: licences to occupy local authority etc hostels) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I38 Sch. 2 para. 55 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65) E+W

56 E+W The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 is amended as follows.

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I39 Sch. 2 para. 56 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

57 E+W In section 2 (duty of authorities to publish information) in subsection (1) (authorities to which the duty applies) for paragraph (kb) substitute—

“(kb) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I40 Sch. 2 para. 57 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

58 E+W In section 98 (disposal of land at direction of Secretary of State) in subsection (8A) (authorities to which provisions as to associated bodies apply) for paragraph (f) substitute—

“(f) the London Fire Commissioner.”

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I41 Sch. 2 para. 58 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

59 E+W In section 99 (disposal of land at direction of Secretary of State - supplementary) in subsection (4) (authorities who may make representations about directions) for paragraph (dbb) substitute—

“(dbb) the London Fire Commissioner;”

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I42 Sch. 2 para. 59 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

60 E+W In section 100 (interpretation and extent of Part 10) in subsection (1)(a) (meaning of “subsidiary”) for “, the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ , the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I43 Sch. 2 para. 60 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

61 E+W In Schedule 16 (bodies to whom Part 10 applies) for paragraph 5BB substitute—

“5BB The London Fire Commissioner.”

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I44 Sch. 2 para. 61 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67) E+W

62 E+W The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows.

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I45 Sch. 2 para. 62 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

63 E+W In section 7(1) (interpretation) in the definition of “local authority” for paragraph (a1) substitute—

“(a1) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I46 Sch. 2 para. 63 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

64 E+W In section 17(4) (local authority and statutory undertakers' land: interpretation) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “local authority” for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I47 Sch. 2 para. 64 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30) E+W

65 E+W The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 is amended as follows.

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I48 Sch. 2 para. 65 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

66 E+W In section 33 (enforceability by local authorities of certain covenants relating to land) in subsection (9)(a) (meaning of “principal council”) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I49 Sch. 2 para. 66 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

67 E+W In section 41 (lost and uncollected property) in subsection (13) (interpretation) in the definition of “local authority” for paragraph (f) substitute—

“(f) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I50 Sch. 2 para. 67 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

68 E+W In section 45 (arrangements under Employment and Training Act 1973) in subsection (2) (local authorities to which section applies) for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) the London Fire Commissioner.”

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I51 Sch. 2 para. 68 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28) E+W

69 E+W In section 60(3) of the County Courts Act 1984 (right of audience of local authority: interpretation) in the definition of “local authority” for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I52 Sch. 2 para. 69 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51) E+W

70 E+W The Local Government Act 1985 is amended as follows.

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I53 Sch. 2 para. 70 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

71 E+W In section 72 (accounts and audit) in subsection (5) for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I54 Sch. 2 para. 71 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

72 E+W In Schedule 11 (police and fire services) in paragraph 2(4) (references to the Metropolitan Board of Works in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Act 1985 to be construed as references to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I55 Sch. 2 para. 72 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) E+W

73 E+W In section 4(1)(e) of the Housing Act 1985 (other descriptions of authority: local authorities) for “and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” in both places substitute “ and the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I56 Sch. 2 para. 73 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Housing Associations Act 1985 (c.69) E+W+S

74 E+W+S In section 106(1) of the Housing Associations Act 1985 (minor definitions - general) in the definition of “local authority”—

(a) for “, a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act” substitute “ and a combined authority established under section 103 of that Act ”,

(b) omit “and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority”, and

(c) omit “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” (in the second place).

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I57 Sch. 2 para. 74 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c.70) E+W

75 E+W In section 38 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (minor definitions) in the definition of “local authority” for “and the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ and the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I58 Sch. 2 para. 75 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government Act 1986 (c. 10) E+W+S

76 E+W The Local Government Act 1986 is amended as follows.

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I59 Sch. 2 para. 76 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

77 E+W+S In section 6(2)(a) (meaning of “local authority” for the purposes of Part 2) for the entry relating to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority substitute—

“the London Fire Commissioner,”.

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I60 Sch. 2 para. 77 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

78 E+W In section 9(1)(a) (meaning of “local authority” for the purposes of Part 3) for the entry relating to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority substitute—

“the London Fire Commissioner,”.

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I61 Sch. 2 para. 78 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c.31) E+W

79 E+W In section 58(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (exempt landlords) in paragraph (a) (local authorities) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I62 Sch. 2 para. 79 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9) E+W+S

80 E+W+S In Schedule 2 to the Local Government Act 1988 (public supply or works contracts: the public authorities) for the entry relating to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority substitute—

“The London Fire Commissioner.”

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I63 Sch. 2 para. 80 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Housing Act 1988 (c. 50) E+W

81 E+W The Housing Act 1988 is amended as follows.

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I64 Sch. 2 para. 81 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

82 E+W In section 74(8) (transfer of land etc to housing action trusts: meaning of “local authority”) for paragraph (g) substitute—

“(g) the London Fire Commissioner.”

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I65 Sch. 2 para. 82 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

83 E+W In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (tenancies which cannot be assured tenancies) in paragraph 12(2) (local authority tenancies: meaning of “local authority”) for paragraph (ee) substitute—

“(ee) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I66 Sch. 2 para. 83 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) E+W+S

84 E+W+S In section 144(2)(a)(i) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (exceptions from the requirement for third party insurance) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I67 Sch. 2 para. 84 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42) E+W+S

85 E+W+S The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 is amended as follows.

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I68 Sch. 2 para. 85 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

86 E+W+S In section 1(9) (meaning of politically restricted post under a local authority) for “and every member of staff of a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004” (as inserted by paragraph 61 of Schedule 1) substitute “every member of staff of a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 and every member of staff of the London Fire Commissioner”.

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I69 Sch. 2 para. 86 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

87 (1) Section 4 (designation and reports of head of paid service) is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) In subsection (4) after paragraph (aa) (as inserted by paragraph 62(2) of Schedule 1) insert—

“(ab) in the case of the London Fire Commissioner, to the Commissioner;”.

(3) After subsection (5B) (as inserted by paragraph 62(3) of Schedule 1) insert—

“(5C) It shall be the duty of the London Fire Commissioner to consider any report under this section by the head of the Commissioner's paid service and to do so no later than three months after the Commissioner is sent a copy of the report.”

(4) In subsection (6)(a) for “and a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004” (as inserted by paragraph 62(4) of Schedule 1) substitute “, a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 and the London Fire Commissioner”.

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I70 Sch. 2 para. 87 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

88 (1) Section 5 (designation and reports of monitoring officer) is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) In subsection (3) after paragraph (aa) (as inserted by paragraph 63(2) of Schedule 1) insert—

“(ab) in the case of the London Fire Commissioner, to the Commissioner;”.

(3) In subsection (5)(a) after sub-paragraph (ia) (as inserted by paragraph 63(3) of Schedule 1) insert—

“(ib) in the case of the London Fire Commissioner, no later than three months after the Commissioner is sent a copy of the report;”.

(4) In subsection (8) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “relevant authority” for “and a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004” (as inserted by paragraph 63(4) of Schedule 1) substitute “, a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 and the London Fire Commissioner”.

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I71 Sch. 2 para. 88 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

89 (1) Section 21 (interpretation of Part 1) is amended as follows. E+W+S

(2) In subsection (1)(i) omit “or the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority”.

(3) After subsection (1B) (as inserted by paragraph 64 of Schedule 1) insert—

“(1C) In the following provisions of this Part references to a local authority include the London Fire Commissioner—

(a) section 7 (all staff to be appointed on merit), and

(b) section 10 (limit on paid leave for local authority duties).

(1D) In the application of section 1(1) to the London Fire Commissioner by virtue of subsection (1C) the reference to being or remaining a member of a local authority is to be read as a reference to becoming or remaining the London Fire Commissioner.”

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I72 Sch. 2 para. 89 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

90 E+W+S In section 152(2) (meaning of “relevant authority” for the purposes of sections 150 and 151) for paragraph (n) substitute—

“(n) the London Fire Commissioner.”

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I73 Sch. 2 para. 90 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

91 E+W+S In section 155(1A) (emergency financial assistance to local authorities: expenditure treated as incurred by Greater London Authority) for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) the London Fire Commissioner,”.

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I74 Sch. 2 para. 91 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) E+W

92 E+W The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.

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I75 Sch. 2 para. 92 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

93 E+W In section 252 (procedures for highways orders) in the definition of “local authority” in subsection (12) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I76 Sch. 2 para. 93 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

94 E+W In section 336(1) (interpretation) in the definition of “local authority” for paragraph (ab) substitute—

“(ab) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

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I77 Sch. 2 para. 94 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

95 E+W In Schedule 14 (procedure for footpaths and bridleways orders) in paragraph 1(3) (meaning of “council” in provisions about notices) for “, the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ , the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I78 Sch. 2 para. 95 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

London Local Authorities Act 1991 (c. xiii) E+W

96 E+W The London Local Authorities Act 1991 is amended as follows.

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I79 Sch. 2 para. 96 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

97 E+W In section 7 (licensing of special treatment premises: duty to notify London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority of application) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” in each place substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I80 Sch. 2 para. 97 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

98 E+W In section 15(1) (powers of entry) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I81 Sch. 2 para. 98 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (c. 25) E+W+S

99 E+W+S In section 1 of the Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (power to provide advice and assistance) in subsection (10) (other bodies) for paragraph (dd) substitute—

“(dd) the London Fire Commissioner;”

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I82 Sch. 2 para. 99 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

London Local Authorities Act 1995 (c. x) E+W

100 E+W In section 2 of the London Local Authorities Act 1995 (interpretation) in paragraph (b) of the definition of “the fire and rescue authority” for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner ”.

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I83 Sch. 2 para. 100 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c. 53) E+W

101 E+W In section 3(2) of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (persons ineligible for grant) for paragraph (k) substitute—

“(k) the London Fire Commissioner.”

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I84 Sch. 2 para. 101 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (c. 61) E+W

102 E+W In Schedule 3 to the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996 (highways) in paragraph 2(11) (definition of local authority) for “the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority,” substitute “ the London Fire Commissioner, ”.

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I85 Sch. 2 para. 102 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) E+W+S

103 E+W The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I86 Sch. 2 para. 103 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

104 E+W In section 5(5) (authorities responsible for strategies: interpretation) in the definition of “fire and rescue authority” for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) the London Fire Commissioner.”

Commencement Information

I87 Sch. 2 para. 104 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

105 E+W In section 17(2) (duty to consider crime and disorder implications: authorities to which duty applies) for the entry relating to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority substitute—

“the London Fire Commissioner;”.

Commencement Information

I88 Sch. 2 para. 105 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

106 E+W+S In section 115(2) (disclosure of information: meaning of relevant authority) for paragraph (h) substitute—

“(h) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

Commencement Information

I89 Sch. 2 para. 106 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27) E+W

107 E+W In section 1(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 (best value authorities) for paragraph (f) substitute—

“(f) the London Fire Commissioner;”.

Commencement Information

I90 Sch. 2 para. 107 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) U.K.

108 U.K. In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public authorities: local government) for paragraph 20 substitute—

“20 The London Fire Commissioner.”

Commencement Information

I91 Sch. 2 para. 108 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) E+W

109 (1) Section 41 of the Courts Act 2003 (disqualification of lay justices who are members of local authorities) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (6) for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) the London Fire Commissioner,”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) In the application of this section to the London Fire Commissioner, the reference in subsection (1) to a member of the local authority is to the person who is for the time being the Commissioner.”

Commencement Information

I92 Sch. 2 para. 109 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21) E+W

110 E+W The Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I93 Sch. 2 para. 110 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

111 E+W In section 1(2) (fire and rescue authorities in England) in paragraph (c) for “London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority” substitute “ London Fire Commissioner ”.

Commencement Information

I94 Sch. 2 para. 111 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

112 E+W In section 5A(3) (powers of certain fire and rescue authorities: authorities to which the section applies) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) the London Fire Commissioner,”.

Commencement Information

I95 Sch. 2 para. 112 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

113 E+W In section 5B (boundaries of power under section 5A) after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) Section 5A(1) does not authorise the London Fire Commissioner to enter into a contract to which this subsection applies without the consent of the Mayor of London.

(5B) Subsection (5A) applies to a contract if—

(a) the Mayor of London has notified the London Fire Commissioner that the Commissioner requires the Mayor's consent before entering into a contract of a kind specified in the notification, and

(b) the contract is of that kind.”

Commencement Information

I96 Sch. 2 para. 113 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28) E+W

114 E+W In section 104 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (partner authorities) in subsection (5) (meaning of “fire and rescue authority”) for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) the London Fire Commissioner.”

Commencement Information

I97 Sch. 2 para. 114 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18) E+W

115 E+W In Schedule 3 to the Crossrail Act 2008 (stopping-up of highways) in paragraph 2(11) (local authorities which must be notified of proposed stopping-up) for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) the London Fire Commissioner,”.

Commencement Information

I98 Sch. 2 para. 115 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Equality Act 2010 (c. 15) E+W+S

116 E+W+S In Part 1 of Schedule 19 to the Equality Act 2010 (public authorities) for the entry relating to the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority substitute—

“The London Fire Commissioner,”.

Commencement Information

I99 Sch. 2 para. 116 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13) E+W

117 E+W In section 66 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (disqualification from election or holding office as police and crime commissioner: other grounds) after subsection (11) (as inserted by paragraph 90 of Schedule 1) insert—

“(12) A person is disqualified from being elected as, or being, police and crime commissioner if the person—

(a) is the London Fire Commissioner, or

(b) is a member of the staff of the London Fire Commissioner.”

Commencement Information

I100 Sch. 2 para. 117 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Localism Act 2011 (c. 20) E+W

118 E+W The Localism Act 2011 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I101 Sch. 2 para. 118 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

119 E+W In section 27 (duty to promote and maintain high standards of conduct) in subsection (6) (meaning of “relevant authority”) omit paragraph (g) (the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority).

Commencement Information

I102 Sch. 2 para. 119 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

120 E+W In section 43(1) (meaning of “relevant authority” for purposes of provisions on pay accountability) for paragraph (g) substitute—

“(g) in relation only to sections 38, 40 and 41 and this section, the London Fire Commissioner,”.

Commencement Information

I103 Sch. 2 para. 120 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Energy Act 2013 (c. 32) U.K.

121 U.K. In Part 3 of Schedule 9 to the Energy Act 2013 (protected information: permitted disclosures and restrictions on use) in paragraph 14(3) (local authorities and water authorities: interpretation) in the definition of “local authority” for paragraph (e) substitute—

“(e) the London Fire Commissioner,”.

Commencement Information

I104 Sch. 2 para. 121 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2) E+W

122 (1) The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In section 40 (access to local government meetings and documents) in subsection (6) (bodies to which provisions apply) for paragraph (f) substitute—

“(f) the London Fire Commissioner,”.

(3) In Schedule 7 (reports and recommendations by local auditor) in paragraph 5(7) (duty of certain authorities to consider report or recommendation) (as amended by paragraph 97 of Schedule 1) for “or a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004” substitute “ , a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 or the London Fire Commissioner ”.

Commencement Information

I105 Sch. 2 para. 122 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183

Consequential repeals E+W

123 E+W In consequence of the amendments made by this Schedule the following provisions are repealed—

(a) sections 25, 26 and 27 of the Greater London Authority Act 2007;

(b) paragraph 8(6) of Schedule 3 to the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.

Commencement Information

I106 Sch. 2 para. 123 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 183