Transport (Wales) Act 2006
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The Transport (Wales) Act 2006 (c. 5) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was passed in response to a resolution approved by the National Assembly for Wales on 17 March 2004.[3]
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| Long title | An Act to make provision about transport to, from and within Wales. |
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| Citation | 2006 c. 5 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales[2] |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 16 February 2006 |
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| Revised text of statute as amended | |
Background
The act was passed alongside the Railways Act 2005 and the Government of Wales Act 2006 and drew upon the recommendations of the Richard Commission on the Assembly's powers.[4]
Provisions
The act transferred certain powers to the Welsh Assembly Government from local authorities.[5]
The act required the Welsh Assembly Government to publish a transport strategy.[6]
Section 12 - Commencement
The Transport (Wales) Act 2006 (Commencement) Order 2006 (SI 2006/1403 (W.140) (C.48))[7] was made under this section.
Reception
The act was described alongside the Railways Act 2005 as the largest transfer of powers to the Welsh Assembly between 1999 and 2007 in Contemporary Wales.[8]