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Closed Petition closed 30th May 2024

Ban the delivery of alcohol through third party services - Final Signatures: 20

We would like the Government to ban the delivery of alcohol through third party services, such as Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats.

Found: Government to ban the delivery of alcohol through third party services, such as Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber


Written Question
Taxis: VAT
Friday 19th April 2024

Asked by: Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions his Department has had with HM Treasury on the proposed consultation into the impact of the July 2023 High Court ruling in Uber Britannia Ltd v Sefton MBC.

Answered by Guy Opperman - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Department for Transport and HM Treasury have worked closely on the consultation, which was launched on 18 April, on the impacts that recent High Court rulings on private hire vehicle legislation may have on the sector and its passengers.


Written Question
Taxis: Safety
Monday 13th May 2024

Asked by: Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative - Morley and Outwood)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to help ensure passenger safety in the private hire sector.

Answered by Guy Opperman - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

It is the responsibility of local authorities to determine the requirements that must be met by all PHV operators, including Uber, although the Government issues guidance to assist them in carrying out this function.

The Government intends to legislate to enable the setting of national standards for taxi and PHV licensing, enhance licensing authority enforcement powers and establish a national licensing database when parliamentary time allows.


Written Question
Taxis: VAT
Thursday 14th March 2024

Asked by: Preet Kaur Gill (Labour (Co-op) - Birmingham, Edgbaston)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraph 5.81 of the Autumn Statement 2023, published in November 2023, what his planned timetable is to open the consultation on the VAT treatment of private hire vehicles.

Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

As announced at Spring Budget, the Government will launch the consultation on the impacts of the July 2023 High Court ruling in Uber Britannia Ltd v Sefton MBC in April.


Non-Departmental Publication (Transparency)
Competition and Markets Authority

Jun. 07 2024

Source Page: CMA: spending over £500, April 2024
Document: (webpage)

Found: DISPLAYSENSE LTD 597.99 Corporate Event 10/04/2024 Mol*European Institute of 504 Staff Training 05/04/2024 Uber


Written Question
Taxis: VAT
Monday 22nd April 2024

Asked by: Ben Bradley (Conservative - Mansfield)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of seeking views on the potential impact of different VAT rates for private hire vehicle operators on market competition as part of its planned consultation on the impacts of the July 2023 High Court ruling in Uber Britannia Ltd v Sefton MBC.

Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government has published a consultation on the potential impacts of this court judgment on the PHV sector and its passengers. This consultation explores range of potential options to help mitigate any potential adverse effects that the court judgment could have on PHVOs, drivers, and passengers.


Commons Chamber
Oral Answers to Questions - Mon 18 Dec 2023
Department for Work and Pensions

Mentions:
1: Stephen Timms (Lab - East Ham) Last week, Uber came to Parliament to brief MPs on partnerships it has set up to support its drivers, - Speech Link
2: Mims Davies (Con - Mid Sussex) In fact, I have an Uber T-shirt from my time as employment Minister, which the company gave me when it - Speech Link


Written Question
Taxis: Taxation
Tuesday 13th February 2024

Asked by: Lord Bishop of St Albans (Bishops - Bishops)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the proposed ‘taxi tax’ on rural communities accessing essential services, particularly healthcare.

Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury)

The VAT treatment of private hire vehicle services has not changed. The Government recognises, however, that the Uber Britannia Ltd v Sefton MBC High Court ruling may have VAT implications for the private hire vehicle sector. As announced at Autumn Statement 2023, the Government will consult on the potential impacts of this ruling, and will publish a consultation in due course.


Written Question
Taxis: VAT
Monday 5th February 2024

Asked by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has had recent discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on (a) the VAT treatment of private hire vehicles and (b) the potential impact of changes in VAT rates for those vehicles on the viability of that sector.

Answered by Guy Opperman - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Government remains committed to consult on the potential impacts of the Uber Britannia Ltd v Sefton MBC High Court ruling, and will publish a consultation in due course.


Written Question
Taxis: VAT
Monday 5th February 2024

Asked by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department plans to start a consultation on the VAT treatment of private hire vehicles.

Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government understands that, following the Uber Britannia Ltd v Sefton MBC High Court ruling, the private hire vehicle sector are seeking clarity on the VAT implications of this ruling.

The Government remains committed to consulting on the impacts of this ruling, and will publish a consultation in due course.