Taxi Licensing: Deregulation Act 2015 Debate
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Rachael Maskell
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Taxi Licensing: Deregulation Act 2015
Rachael Maskell Excerpts(2 months ago)
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Chris Vince
I will carry on with this bit of my speech.
This situation erodes trust in industry at a time when we should champion local businesses. Instead, we are creating obstacles for them. How can I or anyone in this Chamber look our local taxi drivers in the eye and tell them that we are truly on their side? Right now, I cannot, but by addressing these issues head on, we can change that narrative.
Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that the Deregulation Act 2015 needs to be repealed? It is deeply damaging in a place like York, where we have a tourism industry, so we need it to be repealed.
Chris Vince
I agree—that is part of what I am talking about. We want to support our local taxi drivers.