Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Antonia Bance and Lindsay Hoyle

Thursday 26th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury) (Lab)]

Following the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Derby North (Catherine Atkinson), last week the Casey review showed us yet again that private hire vehicles are a dangerous place for many children and young people. Nationally in 2023, 96% of taxi licences were issued in one local authority—Wolverhampton, one of my neighbouring local authorities—yet only 10% of the applicants lived there. What action is the Minister going to take to ensure local taxi licensing is done locally and to high standards?

[Mr Speaker]

Hear, hear!