A history of London government and outline of the Greater London Authority Act 1999. General powers and functions of the GLA. Reports, meetings and procedures. Revenue finance. Revenue accounts and capital finance. Financial administration, accounts and audit. Miscellaneous financial matters. Transport functions of the authority. Transport for London. Public-Private Partnerships. Road traffic. New charges and levies. The London Development Agency. Police and probation service. Fire and emergency planning. Culture, media and sport. Planning. Environmental functions.