§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in the light of the recent amendment in the Road Traffic Bill that facilitates vetting of those applying for a taxi driver's licence, he will issue advice to local authorities concerning the use of criminal records to determine who is a fit and proper person to hold a taxi licence on the lines of those described in HOC 102(88) which relates to the vetting of those who have access to children; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe Department of Transport will draw up guidance to local authorities in consultation with the Home Office and other interested groups. The guidance is expected to cover broadly similar ground to Home Office circular 102/88.