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Written question asked by Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 November 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 November 2017. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 November 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Regulation

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to update regulations for taxis and private hire vehicles.

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, my Rt Hon Friend, the Minister of State for Transport (John Hayes MP) announced the formation of a working group which is considering regulatory issues and remedies, including the Commission’s recommendations. The group will report in the New Year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3030
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Taxis Regulation
Link
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