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To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much his Department spent on taxi fares in each of the last two years.
[131562]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much his Department spent on taxi fares in each of the last two years.
[131562]
The Department spent the following amounts on taxi fares during the last two full financial years:
2010-11: £154,934
2011-12: £139,791.
These figures include expenditure from both Administration and Programme budgets. During the same period NHS Connecting for Health (NHS CFH) spent the following:
2010-11: £87,675.73
2011-12: £68,372.95.
NHS CFH Travel and Subsistence policy makes it clear that the use of taxis is subject to there being a health and safety reason or where either public transport is not available or the number of staff travelling together make this the best value for money method of travel.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals in respect of taxi and private hire services.
[126362]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals in respect of taxi and private hire services.
[126362]
The Department for Transport last year asked the Law Commission to undertake a comprehensive review of the legislation governing taxis and private hire vehicles. The Commission will report to us at the end of next year, with a draft Bill. Any progress beyond that will, of course, depend on wider Government priorities for securing parliamentary time.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he plans to implement section 165 of the Equality Act 2010; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he plans to implement section 165 of the Equality Act 2010; and if he will make a statement.
I am sympathetic to the case for commencing section 165 of the Equality Act 2010, but our overall assessment has not yet been completed. I intend to make an announcement in the near future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to bring into force the provision of section 165 of the Equality Act 2010 that requires taxi and mini cab drivers to accept and assist wheelchair users at no extra charge.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to bring into force the provision of section 165 of the Equality Act 2010 that requires taxi and mini cab drivers to accept and assist wheelchair users at no extra charge.
I am sympathetic to the case for commencing section 165 of the Equality Act 2010, but our overall assessment has not yet been completed. I intend to make an announcement in the near future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much his Department has spent on taxis for its staff in each of the last two years.
[117636]
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much his Department has spent on taxis for its staff in each of the last two years.
[117636]
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) currently uses two contracts in the UK with private hire companies: Addison Lee, covering the London area, and Raffles Taxis, covering the Milton Keynes area.
The following spend for each of these two suppliers for FCO and FCO Services, is as follows:
| £ | ||
| Addison
Lee | Raffles | |
| 2010-11 | ||
| FCO
UK | 164,303 | 20,699 |
| FCO
Services | 23,268 | 110,418.92 |
| 2011-12 | ||
| FCO
UK | 146,143.40 | 12,970.26 |
| FCO
Services | 24,324.70 | 145,604.21 |
Procurement activity overseas is devolved to our network of over 260 posts across 170 countries. Information on taxi use by FCO staff overseas is not held centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
Like all Government Departments, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) ensures we use taxpayers' money very carefully to help reduce the overall costs of Government. Staff therefore are only allowed to use taxis in exceptional circumstances, when public transport is not available, or when their line manager agrees that taking a taxi will help keep a staff member safe during unsocial hours. As well as approver checks, expense claims will be subject to retrospective audit checks.
FCO Services is a Trading Fund which operates commercially and competes with private sector suppliers for the provision of secure logistics, project and ICT services. It does not receive any direct public funding from the FCO or HMG, relying solely on revenue from its customers. It operates the same policy, processes and restrictions as the FCO in relation to the use of taxis.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when she expects to launch a consultation on the proportion of wheelchair accessible vehicles per local fleet that must be met before a licensing authority can refuse to grant a licence for a wheelchair accessible vehicle for the purpose of controlling taxi...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when she expects to launch a consultation on the proportion of wheelchair accessible vehicles per local fleet that must be met before a licensing authority can refuse to grant a licence for a wheelchair accessible vehicle for the purpose of controlling taxi...
The Government has in place a rigorous approval system for considering the implications of any new Regulation which it introduces. We have been
considering the case for commencing section 161 of the Equality Act to which this question refers in the context of the review of taxi and private hire vehicle licensing being carried out by the Law Commission.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when she expects to implement sections 165 and 167 of the Equality Act 2010 on the imposition of the duties on taxi and private hire vehicle drivers to assist passengers in wheelchairs.
[117747]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when she expects to implement sections 165 and 167 of the Equality Act 2010 on the imposition of the duties on taxi and private hire vehicle drivers to assist passengers in wheelchairs.
[117747]
The Government has in place a rigorous approval system for considering the implications of any new Regulation which it introduces. We have been considering the case for commencing section 165 and 167 in the context of that approvals process, and I intend to make an announcement about section 165 and 167 in the near future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when she expects the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 relating to taxis, private hire vehicles and accessibility for disabled persons to be brought into force.
[117748]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when she expects the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 relating to taxis, private hire vehicles and accessibility for disabled persons to be brought into force.
[117748]
There are a number of sections of the Equality Act 2010 which relate specifically to taxis. The following table explains the status of these sections.
| Section | Description | Status |
| 160,
162-164 | Provisions
to require all taxis to meet certain accessibility
standards | No
immediate plans to
commence |
| 165-167 | Imposition
of duties on taxi and private hire vehicle drivers to assist passengers
in
wheelchairs | Considering
the case for
commencing |
| 161 | Qualifying
local authorities' power to limit taxi
numbers | Considering
the case for
commencing |
| 166 | Allows
exemption from the duties to
assist | In
force from October
2010 |
| 168-171 | Duty
to carry assistance
dogs | In
force from October
2010 |
| 172,
173 | Appeals
and
interpretation | In
force from October
2010 |
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment she has made of the (a) cost and (b) availability of taxi and private hire vehicles that are accessible to disabled people.
[117749]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment she has made of the (a) cost and (b) availability of taxi and private hire vehicles that are accessible to disabled people.
[117749]
The Department for Transport carries out every two years a survey of taxi and private hire vehicle licensing which includes questions about the number of wheelchair accessible vehicles in licensing authority areas. This survey is published on the Department's website.
The Department does not routinely keep information on taxi or private hire vehicle fares. Generally, local licensing authorities set a tariff for taxi fares and drivers must not charge more than the tariff rate (normally displayed on a taximeter). There is no power in legislation for local authorities to set fares for private hire vehicles. These are a matter for the commercial judgement of the PHV operator.
Section 29 of the Equality Act 2010 is intended to provide protection against discriminatory processes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations she has received from (a) individuals and (b) organisations regarding the implementation of the Equality Act 2010 in respect of disabled access to taxis and private hire vehicles.
[117750]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent representations she has received from (a) individuals and (b) organisations regarding the implementation of the Equality Act 2010 in respect of disabled access to taxis and private hire vehicles.
[117750]
Since 2 May 2012, Ministers at the Department for Transport have received 35 letters from MPs about the implementation of sections 165 and 167 of the Equality Act.
Since the Equality Act gained Royal Assent in 2010, I and my officials have held regular meetings with representatives of the taxi and private hire vehicle operator trades, local licensing authorities and interested groups, including those representing disabled people. These meetings have concerned a range of subjects relating to taxi and private hire vehicle operations, including discussions on access to taxi and private hire vehicles to disabled people. The Department has also answered a number of written and verbal enquires relating to taxi and private hire vehicle operations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when she expects to implement section 165 of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to taxis and mini-cab drivers.
[117111]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when she expects to implement section 165 of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to taxis and mini-cab drivers.
[117111]
The Government has in place a rigorous approval system for considering the implications of any new regulation which it introduces. We have been considering the case for commencing section 165 in the context of that approvals process, and I intend to make an announcement about section 165 in the near future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much her Department has spent on taxis and hire cars since May 2010.
[114958]
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much her Department has spent on taxis and hire cars since May 2010.
[114958]
The Wales Office has spent £8,292.74 on taxis and hire cars since May 2010, of which £6,821.09 was for access to work for disabled staff members. The balance was for staff travelling very early in the morning or late in the evening when public transport was not available to or from the station.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the Answer of 20 June 2012, Official Report, column 1016W, on private hire vehicles: Greater London, what assessment she has made of the share of the taxi and private hire market held by (a) Addison Lee and (b) other companies.
[114305]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the Answer of 20 June 2012, Official Report, column 1016W, on private hire vehicles: Greater London, what assessment she has made of the share of the taxi and private hire market held by (a) Addison Lee and (b) other companies.
[114305]
Under devolution, transport in London is the responsibility of the Mayor and Transport for London. As such, the Department for Transport has made no assessment of the share of the taxi and private hire market of Addison Lee and other companies. It is open to the Law Commission to take issues relating to market share into account as part of their consideration of the law around taxis and private hire vehicles, should they think this relevant.
(2) how much was spent by Essex Police Authority on the use of taxis in each of the last five years; and whether Essex Police Authority issues guidance on the use of taxis by employees;
[113149]
Mr Amess:
(2) how much was spent by Essex Police Authority on the use of taxis in each of the last five years; and whether Essex Police Authority issues guidance on the use of taxis by employees;
[113149]
Mr Amess:
This information is not collected centrally. These are matters for the police authority to decide locally.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps she is taking to promote competition in the private hire industry in London.
[112952]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps she is taking to promote competition in the private hire industry in London.
[112952]
The Law Commission is currently consulting on the law around taxis and private hire vehicles. This is a good opportunity for those with an interest in the taxi and private hire vehicle licensing regime to feed in their views and to help shape the future of the industry.
The Department will be considering the Commission's consultation document and will be responding in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education with reference to the answer of 17 April 2012, Official Report, column 329W, on taxis, how much each Minister in his Department has spent on private hire vehicles between August 2011 and January 2012.
[107879]
To ask the Secretary of State for Education with reference to the answer of 17 April 2012, Official Report, column 329W, on taxis, how much each Minister in his Department has spent on private hire vehicles between August 2011 and January 2012.
[107879]
[holding answer 17 May 2012]: The information requested is shown in the following table:
| Minister | Spend
on private hire vehicles (August 2011 to January 2012
(£) |
| right
hon. Michael Gove
MP | 0 |
| Nick
Gibb
MP | 0 |
| Sarah
Teather
MP | 0 |
| Lord
Hill of
Oareford | 753 |
| Tim
Loughton
MP | 1,617 |
| Total | 2,370 |
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what controls are in place to ensure that drivers working for (a) Addison Lee and (b) other minicab companies receive the national minimum wage.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what controls are in place to ensure that drivers working for (a) Addison Lee and (b) other minicab companies receive the national minimum wage.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if her Department will review and terminate any contracts with any private hire company whose drivers have been instructed to breach road traffic regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if her Department will review and terminate any contracts with any private hire company whose drivers have been instructed to breach road traffic regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how much his Department spent on taxis for (a) Ministers and (b) civil servants between August 2011 and January 2012.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills how much his Department spent on taxis for (a) Ministers and (b) civil servants between August 2011 and January 2012.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much his Department spent on taxis for (a) Ministers and (b) civil servants between August 2011 and January 2012.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much his Department spent on taxis for (a) Ministers and (b) civil servants between August 2011 and January 2012.