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Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 1999. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 1999 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 he will issue regulations under the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 to require drivers of minicabs to carry the guide dogs of sight-impaired customers.
Answer

Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will issue regulations under the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 to require drivers of minicabs to carry the guide dogs of sight-impaired customers. [94692] Mr. Hill: This is a matter which will be considered when we consult jointly with the Public Carriage Office on proposals for regulating private hire vehicle drivers in London.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94692; 336 c669W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Guide dogs Greater London Taxis Visual impairment