HC Deb 01 July 1993 vol 227 c589W
Mrs. Peacock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to introduce legislation to allow drivers of licensed hackney carriages to ban smoking in their cabs; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

As soon as a suitable legislative opportunity presents itself, the Government will bring forward legislation allowing taxi operators to ban smoking in their cabs.