Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 11 September 2017 to Question 6953, on taxis: conditions of employment, if his Department will publish the names of (a) formal members of that group, (b) other people who have been invited to discussions or to give evidence to that group and the (c) the organisations which those people represent.

The membership and terms of reference of the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle licensing were placed in the libraries of both Houses on 27 September 2017 following agreement of these by the Group.

The Group is nearing the conclusion of its considerations and is expected to submit its report shortly. The Government will consider the report and options for publication in due course.