HC Deb 01 May 2001 vol 367 c592W
Mr. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions following the case in the Queen's Bench Division between L. Benson and Copeland borough council, what plans he has to seek to restore the previous position whereby the spouse of a licence holder could use a private hire vehicle for any purpose other than for hire; when the case was heard; and if he will make a statement. [159863]

Mr. Hill

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley, East and Mexborough (Mr. Ennis) on 26 July 2000,Official Report, column 611W.