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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2015 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward legislation to amend the definition of plying for hire in the taxi industry.

Answer

In its comprehensive review of taxi and private hire legislation, the Law Commission addressed the issue of creating a statutory definition of plying for hire. The Government is currently considering the Law Commission’s report and in line with the protocol that exists between the Government and the Law Commission, we will provide a full response in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5604
Session
2015-16
Related items
Taxis
Monday, 23 November 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Licensing Taxis
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk