Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has plans to reform taxi regulation legislation; and if he will make a statement.

At a Westminster Hall Debate last year, the Rt Hon John Hayes MP announced the formation of a Task and Finish group to consider any taxi and private hire regulatory issues, their causes and potential remedies. The group’s remit includes considering the use and effectiveness of powers currently available to licensing authorities.

The Group has now submitted its report and Ministers are considering the recommendations made. The report and response will be published soon.