Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 Debate
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Lord Clark of Windermere
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Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020
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Lord Clark of Windermere (Lab) [V]
My Lords, under official definitions, taxis are defined as public service vehicles. They are probably among the most dangerous of our public service vehicles, being small and enclosed, yet the Government have seen fit not to require the wearing of face masks in taxis. That is a very dangerous move. It is dangerous specifically to taxi drivers, some of whom have died following the government regulations. Many of our citizens have no alternative but to use taxis. Will the Government protect them by insisting on the wearing of face masks in taxis, as for other public service vehicles?