Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 July 1999. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 July 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, pursuant to his Answer of 18th January, Official Report, column 304, on private hire vehicles, what progress has been made in respect of restoring the position which existed prior to the decision in the case in the Queen's Bench Division between C. Benson and Copeland Borough Council concerning the personal use of a private hire vehicle by the spouse of the licence holder.

Answer: Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 18 January 1999, Official Report, column 304, on private hire vehicles, what progress has been made in respect of restoring the position which existed prior to the decision in the case in the Queen's Bench Division between C. Benson and Copeland Borough Council concerning the personal use of a private hire vehicle by the spouse of the licence holder. [91295] Ms Glenda Jackson: The representations on the consultation on options for broadening the eligibility to drive licensed private hire vehicles raised complex legal issues. Once they have been resolved, I will make an announcement.

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