Written question asked by Linda Perham (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2003. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry;Minister for Women

Question: To ask the Minister for Women, what recent representations she has received on assaults committed against women by illegal mini-cab drivers; and when she will next discuss such assaults with the Secretary of State for Transport.

Answer: Linda Perham: To ask the Minister for Women what recent representations she has received on assaults committed against women by illegal mini-cab drivers; and when she will next discuss such assaults with the Secretary of State for Transport. [127788] Ms Hewitt: I have not received any representations recently on this subject and have no plans to raise it with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport. However, the Government are committed to reducing crime and the fear of crime wherever it occurs in the transport system. The Government are fully aware that many people (particularly women) are concerned about using public transport, especially at night. We are working with transport operators, local authorities, the police and others to improve personal security for both pedestrians and public transport passengers.

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