Written question asked by Linda Perham (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 1998. It was answered by Gavin Strang (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if the statement by the Principal of the Public Carriage Office in February, that a map reading test will be a sufficiently rigorous check on topographical skills should licensing be introduced for private hire drivers, represents government policy.

Answer: Ms Perham: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if the statement by the Principal of the Public Carriage Office in February, that a map reading test will be a sufficiently rigorous check on topographical skills should licensing be introduced for private hire drivers, represents Government policy. [35858] Dr. Strang: Decisions on licensing arrangements for private hire vehicles drivers will be taken after the necessary primary legislation is in place.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 309 c152W; 35858
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Cars Hire services Licensing Policy Taxis Transport Testing Topography