uksi/2024/1224 — The Franchising Schemes (Franchising Authorities) (England) Regulations 2024

2024 No. 1224 PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT, ENGLAND The Franchising Schemes (Franchising Authorities) (England) Regulations 2024 Made 26th November 2024 Coming into force 18th December 2024 The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 123A(4) of the Transport Act 2000 . In accordance with section 160(2A) of that Act , a draft of the instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament. Citation, commencement, extent and application 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Franchising Schemes (Franchising Authorities) (England) Regulations 2024. 2 These Regulations come into force on the 22nd day after the day on which they are made. 3 These Regulations extend to England and Wales. 4 These Regulations apply to England only. Franchising authorities 2 Paragraphs (b) to (g) of section 123A(4) of the Transport Act 2000 (franchising schemes) hereby have effect. Signed by the authority of the Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Department for Transport 26th November 2024 Explanatory Note (This note is not part of the Regulations) These Regulations bring into effect paragraphs (b) to (g) of section 123A(4) of the Transport Act 2000, such that the types of authorities listed in those paragraphs are included within the meaning of “ franchising authority ” for the purposes of Part 2 of that Act (local transport). A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen. An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside the Regulations at www.legislation.gov.uk .