HC Deb 16 December 1991 vol 201 cc46-7W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will invite the European Commission to proceed with the proposed directive 4315/91 under article 75; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

We have expressed our concern to the Commission about the proposed treaty base. We will continue to press for the directive to be taken under article 75.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will give the details and address of the section and directorate within the European Commission concerned with the exclusion of non-workers from the proposed directive (4315/91) on transport of workers with reduced mobility.

Mr. Freeman

The proposal originated in directorate C of directorate-general V, employment, industrial relations and social affairs, Rue de la Loi 200, 1049 Brussels.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if taxi cabs are to be covered by the proposed directive 4315/91.

Mr. Freeman

It is not clear from the text whether taxis are to be covered. We will pursue this point in discussions on the text.