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Written question asked by Wes Streeting (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward legislative proposals on the regulatory reform of the taxi and private hire industry.

Answer

The Government will bring forward legislation in line with the commitments made in the response to the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing when time allows. We encourage licensing authorities to make full use of their extensive existing powers to protect passengers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
281068
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Taxis Regulation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk