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Written question asked by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 November 2017. It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 November 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to update regulations relating to taxi and private hire vehicles; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

At the request of the Department for Transport, the Law Commission undertook a comprehensive review of taxi and private hire regulation in England and Wales.

Since this report the sector has undergone profound and rapid change. At a Westminster Hall Debate on 5 July I announced the formation of a working group to consider any regulatory issues and remedies, including the Commission’s recommendations. The group will report in the New Year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112195
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Taxis Regulation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk