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Written question asked by Bridget Phillipson (Labour) on Monday, 4 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 March 2019 (named day). It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 March 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: CCTV

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the effect of CCTV installed in taxi and private hire vehicles on improving passenger safety.

Answer

The Department’s view is that the use of CCTV can provide a safer environment for the benefit of taxi and private hire vehicle passengers and drivers. The impact assessment that accompanies the Department’s consultation on statutory guidance for local licensing authorities considers in-vehicle CCTV and the costs and benefits of this. Benefits include improved passenger safety as the presence of CCTV is a deterrent to crime.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
228053
Session
2017-19
Subjects
CCTV Passengers Taxis Safety
Link
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