Written question asked by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 1997. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Thursday, 31 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: Statement on when he will consult over the Government's commitment to regulate London's minicabs; and if he will make a statement. - Consultation paper on how best to regulate London's minicabs. Copies in Library. (DEP/3 5277).

Answer: Sir George Young: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will consult over the Government's commitment to regulate London's minicabs; and if he will make a statement. [12270] Ms Glenda Jackson: I have today published a consultation paper on how best to regulate London's minicabs. I have arranged for copies to be deposited in the Library. Comments are invited by 15 September. I will arrange for the right hon. Member to see the results of the consultation before the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Bill is published.

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