My transport scrutiny officers at the GLA send me an urgent email about the London Transport Users’ Committee.

Apparently they are furious that we are issuing a report which suggests they should have a proper business plan, a clear budget and a look at their size. Coming from a background of not having to be accountable, they are now struggling with idea that they are accountable to the Assembly and that the very large budget they operate has to be structured in a way that has been alien to them.

They threaten to complain to the Chief Exec of the GLA because, although they get the report a few days before it goes public on the web, they want to be consulted. I did say I was willing to meet them – but not to change the report. Offer them the opportunity to place a written statement before committee on 23rd.