Part 3British Transport Police
Inspection
I166Action plan
1
Where this section applies as a result of a report, the Secretary of State may by direction require the Authority to submit to him a plan of action to be taken to remedy a deficiency identified in the report.
2
A direction under this section may require a plan to include, in particular—
a
performance targets;
b
a timetable;
c
proposals for assessment of achievement;
d
proposals for reporting to the Secretary of State about progress.
3
A direction under this section must specify a period of between four and twelve weeks within which the plan must be submitted.
4
Before giving a direction under this section the Secretary of State shall—
a
notify the Authority and the Chief Constable of his intention to give a direction and the reasons for it,
b
give the Chief Constable an opportunity to make representations,
c
give the Authority an opportunity to make representations, and
d
give the Authority an opportunity to propose action that would make it unnecessary for the Secretary of State to give a direction.
5
Where the Secretary of State gives a direction under this section he shall notify the Chief Constable.
6
As soon as is reasonably practicable after receiving a direction under this section the Authority shall require the Chief Constable to submit a draft plan of action.
7
Before submitting to the Secretary of State a plan which differs from the Chief Constable’s draft the Authority shall consult him.
8
Where the Secretary of State gives a direction under this section he shall lay before Parliament—
a
a copy of the direction, and
b
a report about it.
9
If the Secretary of State thinks that a plan of action submitted by the Authority under this section is inadequate, he may—
a
inform the Authority of his opinion and the reasons for it, and
b
give a new direction under this section.