Greater London Authority Bill

I thank the Minister for her reply to the amendments. The response to Amendment No. 115 reinforces the reassurance given in the other place. I hope that that will be sufficient, but, if not, we will return to the matter at the next stage. On Amendment No. 115A, I hear exactly what the Minister says about the parliamentary scrutiny that is available at the moment. The City of London clearly has concerns about the Assembly’s requirements and the length of time for which people can be answerable. I will read the Minister’s response in Hansard. I am conscious that things read into the record do not always carry the legal cachet that we all used to think they had, so I need to ensure that the City of London is content with the response, as it is in effect the sponsor of the amendment. For today, however, I thank the Minister for her reply. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 43 agreed to. [Amendment No. 115A not moved.] Clause 44 agreed to. Clauses 45 to 48 agreed to. Clause 49 [Common provision of administrative, professional and technical services]: