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Written question asked by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Thursday, 4 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 November 2010. It was answered by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 November 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Licensing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he plans to bring forward proposals for a national standardised licensing regime for (a) hackney carriages and (b) private hire vehicles.
Answer

We have no plans to amend the legislation to impose standardised licensing policies. We publish Best Practice Guidance to assist licensing authorities in formulating suitable taxi and private hire vehicle licensing policies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23070; 518 c183W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Licensing Taxis
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk