Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 27 Mar 2017
Bus Services Bill [Lords]
"Following on from what the hon. Gentleman says about a strategy, it is important to ensure that we have better records on bus safety. I ask the Minister to look again at what record keeping we have on this issue. Of course we publish the number of people killed or …..."Victoria Borwick - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Mar 2017
Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill
"Before the Secretary of State moves on to aviation, and while we are still talking about vehicles, insurance and safety on the road—I very much welcome his comments about that—may I ask about pedicabs? They are not of course licensed, regulated or insured, and they cause tremendous grief in central …..."Victoria Borwick - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 24th January 2017
Asked by:
Victoria Borwick (Conservative - Kensington)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department has taken to bring forward legislative proposals for the operation of pedicabs in London.
Answered by Andrew Jones
We have been working with Transport for London (TfL) to draft legislation which would enable TfL to regulate pedicabs. We will identify an appropriate legislative slot as soon as possible.
Written Question
Tuesday 24th January 2017
Asked by:
Victoria Borwick (Conservative - Kensington)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the effect of pedicab drivers on traffic congestion in Central London.
Answered by Andrew Jones
Traffic congestion in London is caused by a wide range of factors, and the Department has made no assessment of the extent to which pedicabs contribute to it. The impacts of pedicabs on congestion are highly localised, and the Department has been lobbied by a number of stakeholders who have said that they are contributing significantly to congestion problems on the roads and pavements in certain parts of the West End of London where numbers of them tend to congregate.
Written Question
Tuesday 24th January 2017
Asked by:
Victoria Borwick (Conservative - Kensington)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for introducing legislative proposals on the operation of pedicabs in London.
Answered by Andrew Jones
We will introduce legislation on pedicabs when an appropriate legislative slot becomes available.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Sep 2015
London Black Cabs
"I have a long-standing family interest in the subject of the debate. My father ran Carbodies, which some right hon. and hon. Members may know about, from the time when taxis were made in this country. My husband Jamie took over after my father’s death and ran the company for …..."Victoria Borwick - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Sep 2015
London Black Cabs
"I welcome that point. It is right: people want to use a safe vehicle that has been properly assessed, as everyone has said. Technology has moved on, so we must support the gold standard of our taxi drivers. Becoming a licensed taxi driver does not have such an appeal any …..."Victoria Borwick - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Sep 2015
London Black Cabs
"Another important thing to talk about when we are considering the difference between the two kinds of vehicle is that there have also been incidences of guide dogs not being taken in minicabs. For the record, I think it is important that we ensure that any taxi driver of any …..."Victoria Borwick - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jul 2015
London’s Licensed Taxi Trade
"I declare a slight interest, as my husband was running the company that made the taxis when they became fully accessible to the disabled. I have spoken before about my concern for the disabled, so may I ask first whether my hon. Friend agrees that only fully accessible taxis should …..."Victoria Borwick - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jul 2015
London’s Licensed Taxi Trade
"The Minister makes an important point about quantity. We are talking about the free flow of London traffic, and although we have seen this explosion in the number of private hire vehicles, it cannot be said to contribute to the smooth running of London or to reducing pollution levels in …..."Victoria Borwick - View Speech
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