§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what residual roles he retains over the administration and licensing of taxis and minicabs in London. [62677]
§ Mr. SpellarThe administration and licensing of London's taxis and private hire vehicles (minicabs) are matters for the licensing authority, Transport for London. However, the Secretary of State retains responsibility for the commencement and transitional provisions for London private hire vehicles and their drivers in accordance with the implementation of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998; statutory instruments will be made to coincide with Transport for London's regulations when they have completed their consultations.