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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 March 1999. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 March 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 currently licensed black cabs will be permitted to operate within the current Metropolitan Police District boundaries after the establishment of the Greater London Authority.
Answer

Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if currently licensed black cabs will be permitted to operate within the current Metropolitan Police District boundaries after the establishment of the Greater London Authority. [75734] Ms Glenda Jackson: Once the Metropolitan Police District boundary has become aligned with that of Greater London, taxis licensed by the Public Carriage Office will be able to ply for hire only within the new boundary.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75734; 327 c164W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Licensing Greater London Greater London Authority Taxis