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Written question asked by Lord Ouseley (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 31 January 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 February 2018. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Monday, 12 February 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Licensing

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have considered introducing legislation to reform taxi licensing laws to establish national standards to secure passenger safety.

Answer

At a Westminster Hall Debate last year, the then Minister of State for Transport, the Rt Hon John Hayes MP, announced the formation of a Task and Finish group to consider any regulatory issues and remedies for the taxi and private hire sector. The group is expected to submit its report to ministers shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5304
Session
2017-19
Related items
Taxis: Licensing
Monday, 21 May 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Licensing Passengers Taxis Safety
Link
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