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April 23rd 05, 12:13 AM
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This is partly to do with transport in London, as I think it probably
affects TfL (although I might be wrong). I was interested to hear Michael Howard mention (very briefly) on his Jeremy Paxman interview tonight that the Conservatives would abolish the regional assemblies. That struck me as odd originally, as they don't oppose the Scottish or Welsh devolved authorities (more for the sake of "not playing into the hands of the nationalists" than anything else), and I thought there weren't any regional assemblies following the failed North East referendum. Of course, that was stupid of me; I'm living in the only! It doesn't seem to be a highly publicised or discussed policy, but if the Conservatives were to take power (however likely/unlikely that is), then I imagine that would have a significant impact on transport in London, amongst other issues, as the Mayor essentially commands TfL. Speaking cynically and as someone extremely unlikely to vote Conservative, I'd say the Tories are annoyed that we still have Ken Livingstone as Mayor despite a Conservative majority on the Assembly, and don't think the 72% vote in favour of the creation of the GLA really matters. Others may, of course, have different opinions :-) -- Dave Arquati Imperial College, SW7 www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London |
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April 23rd 05, 12:30 AM
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"Dave Arquati" wrote in message ... This is partly to do with transport in London, as I think it probably affects TfL (although I might be wrong). I was interested to hear Michael Howard mention (very briefly) on his Jeremy Paxman interview tonight that the Conservatives would abolish the regional assemblies. That struck me as odd originally, as they don't oppose the Scottish or Welsh devolved authorities (more for the sake of "not playing into the hands of the nationalists" than anything else), and I thought there weren't any regional assemblies following the failed North East referendum. Of course, that was stupid of me; I'm living in the only! It doesn't seem to be a highly publicised or discussed policy, but if the Conservatives were to take power (however likely/unlikely that is), then I imagine that would have a significant impact on transport in London, amongst other issues, as the Mayor essentially commands TfL. Speaking cynically and as someone extremely unlikely to vote Conservative, I'd say the Tories are annoyed that we still have Ken Livingstone as Mayor despite a Conservative majority on the Assembly, and don't think the 72% vote in favour of the creation of the GLA really matters. Others may, of course, have different opinions :-) There are no plans to abolish the London Assembly. I think what Michael Howard was referring are the unelected assemblies that each region has such as http://www.southeast-ra.gov.uk or http://www.northeastassembly.gov.uk/ Peter Smyth |
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April 23rd 05, 12:56 AM
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"Dave Arquati" wrote in message ... This is partly to do with transport in London, as I think it probably affects TfL (although I might be wrong). I think you're wrong  I was interested to hear Michael Howard mention (very briefly) on his Jeremy Paxman interview tonight that the Conservatives would abolish the regional assemblies. That struck me as odd originally, as they don't oppose the Scottish or Welsh devolved authorities (more for the sake of "not playing into the hands of the nationalists" than anything else), and I thought there weren't any regional assemblies following the failed North East referendum. Of course, that was stupid of me; I'm living in the only! I don't their policty applies to the elected regional governments in London, Scotland or Wales. Instead there are several "regional assemblies" out there - effectively they are unelected quango's that operate lots of policies on a regional level. Examples of this kind of body a http://www.nwra.gov.uk/ http://www.eera.gov.uk/ http://www.southeast-ra.gov.uk/ http://www.northeastassembly.gov.uk/ I believe these quangos were originally set up, in the expectation that the elected regional assemblies would inherit the powers that these bodies now have. Of course, that was before the referendum in the North East derailed the government's plans - and I think its these the Conservatives plan to abolish Regards Sunil |
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April 23rd 05, 01:38 AM
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Sunil Sood wrote:
"Dave Arquati" wrote in message ... (snip) I was interested to hear Michael Howard mention (very briefly) on his Jeremy Paxman interview tonight that the Conservatives would abolish the regional assemblies. That struck me as odd originally, as they don't oppose the Scottish or Welsh devolved authorities (more for the sake of "not playing into the hands of the nationalists" than anything else), and I thought there weren't any regional assemblies following the failed North East referendum. Of course, that was stupid of me; I'm living in the only! I don't their policty applies to the elected regional governments in London, Scotland or Wales. Instead there are several "regional assemblies" out there - effectively they are unelected quango's that operate lots of policies on a regional level. Examples of this kind of body a http://www.nwra.gov.uk/ http://www.eera.gov.uk/ http://www.southeast-ra.gov.uk/ http://www.northeastassembly.gov.uk/ I believe these quangos were originally set up, in the expectation that the elected regional assemblies would inherit the powers that these bodies now have. Of course, that was before the referendum in the North East derailed the government's plans - and I think its these the Conservatives plan to abolish Ah, I see. Sorry for the rant... I was a bit concerned as the Conservatives opposed the GLA Act, so it wouldn't have surprised me if they wanted to abolish it. -- Dave Arquati Imperial College, SW7 www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London |
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April 23rd 05, 08:33 AM
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"Dave Arquati" wrote in message ... Ah, I see. Sorry for the rant... I was a bit concerned as the Conservatives opposed the GLA Act, so it wouldn't have surprised me if they wanted to abolish it. -- Dave Arquati Imperial College, SW7 www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London Rest assured the Tories would only abolish the GLA for a really good reason, such as pure spite. I wonder if City Hall could house both a Marriot and an aquarium?? |
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April 23rd 05, 10:34 AM
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On Sat, 23 Apr 2005, TKD wrote:
"Dave Arquati" wrote in message ... Ah, I see. Sorry for the rant... I was a bit concerned as the Conservatives opposed the GLA Act, so it wouldn't have surprised me if they wanted to abolish it. Rest assured the Tories would only abolish the GLA for a really good reason, such as pure spite. I don't think Ken would be too happy if he got abolished by a Tory prime minister again. I can just see the Labour-restores, Tories-abolish cycle repeating ad infinitum into the future, like some sort of very slow game of whack-a-mole. tom -- Gin for the mind, kebabs for the body, sushi for the soul |
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April 23rd 05, 11:36 AM
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TKD wrote:
"Dave Arquati" wrote in message ... Ah, I see. Sorry for the rant... I was a bit concerned as the Conservatives opposed the GLA Act, so it wouldn't have surprised me if they wanted to abolish it. -- Dave Arquati Imperial College, SW7 www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London Rest assured the Tories would only abolish the GLA for a really good reason, such as pure spite. Wouldn't be the first time legislation was an act of spite. The Hunting Act, for example. |
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April 23rd 05, 11:39 AM
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Dave Arquati wrote: Ah, I see. Sorry for the rant... I was a bit concerned as the Conservatives opposed the GLA Act, so it wouldn't have surprised me if they wanted to abolish it. Don't forget that for both Labour and Tory, anything they're against whilst in Opposition becomes Government policy if they get into power. Vide Railtrack privatisation, hospital trusts, etc etc. Nick -- http://www.leverton.org/ ... So express yourself |
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April 23rd 05, 12:21 PM
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Tom Anderson wrote:
On Sat, 23 Apr 2005, TKD wrote: "Dave Arquati" wrote in message ... Ah, I see. Sorry for the rant... I was a bit concerned as the Conservatives opposed the GLA Act, so it wouldn't have surprised me if they wanted to abolish it. Rest assured the Tories would only abolish the GLA for a really good reason, such as pure spite. I don't think Ken would be too happy if he got abolished by a Tory prime minister again. I can just see the Labour-restores, Tories-abolish cycle repeating ad infinitum into the future, like some sort of very slow game of whack-a-mole. LOL! What an image that creates... -- Dave Arquati Imperial College, SW7 www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London |
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April 24th 05, 08:10 PM
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In message , TKD
writes I wonder if City Hall could house both a Marriot and an aquarium?? Oh great, London might get a pair of Eyes....... -- Ian Jelf, MITG Birmingham, UK Registered Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London and the Heart of England http://www.bluebadge.demon.co.uk |
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