Written question asked by Helen Jackson (Labour) on Thursday, 12 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2001. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Thursday, 19 July 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what guidelines have been issued to licensing authorities about the use of private hire vehicles which use autogas.

Answer: Helen Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what guidelines have been issued to licensing authorities about the use of private hire vehicles which use autogas. [4522] Ms Keeble: The licensing of private hire vehicles is a matter for local licensing authorities (district/borough councils, unitary authorities or Transport for London). They will decide which vehicles, including the types of fuel used, are suitable for licensing according to local conditions and circumstances. We support local policies which encourage the licensing of vehicles which use cleaner fuels.

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