Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Stephen Twigg (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Monday, 10 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 59 members in total.

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TAXICARD SCHEMES

That this House notes that Taxicard schemes are an extremely valuable resource for disabled and elderly Londoners, who are not able to utilise other forms of public transport, by providing subsidised taxi provision; recognises that more than 700,000 trips supported by such funding initiatives are made in London each year and that 45,000 Londoners are members of Taxicard schemes; expresses concern that a number of London boroughs are reducing the funding made available to Taxicard; and urges the Government to transfer responsibility for Taxicard to the Greater London Authority at the earliest opportunity, and ensure that during the interim period due consideration is given to funding mechanisms to guarantee the continuation of Taxicard schemes across London.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

235 

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Disability Finance Greater London Mobility Taxis

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk