§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the implications for taxi services in Liverpool of the proposals on taxi licensing contained in the Transport Bill; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. David MitchellDistrict councils in England and Wales which license taxis under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 have adopted widely varying policies, and some have limited numbers more severely than have others, such as Liverpool city council. What is now clause 16 of the Transport Bill will prevent any district council from refusing a licence unless they are satisfied that to grant it would have an adverse effect on the general availability of taxis or the cost of providing taxi services. The effect of this in a particular area will depend upon local circumstances.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received from taxi operators in Liverpool about the proposals on taxi licensing contained in the Transport Bill; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe Liverpool Taxi Owners Association made a representation seeking no change from the present policies under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847.