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Written question asked by Mark Field (Conservative) on Friday, 8 July 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 July 2016. It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 July 2016 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Pedicabs: Greater London

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions (a) he and (b) officials of his Department have had with Transport for London on the (i) timetable and (ii) provisions of legislation on pedicabs in London to ensure that they are able to regulate swiftly once primary legislation is in place.

Answer

The need for urgent action on pedicabs was discussed at the Secretary of State’s meeting with the Mayor on 13 June, and at Lord Ahmad’s meeting with the Deputy Mayor for Transport on 16 June. Officials from the Department for Transport have had regular meetings with their opposite numbers in Transport for London to ensure that TfL are ready to respond as soon as the necessary primary legislation is enacted.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42254
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Greater London Pedicabs
Link
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