Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to Consultation on the use of section 19 and section 22 permits for road passenger transport in Great Britain, published by his Department on 8 January 2018, whether the exemptions in that consultation are intended to (a) not compel Scout groups to purchase public service vehicle licences and (b) allow them to continue using Section 19 licences when delivering services.

There is wide variation between permit holders and the work that they do which means that this Department cannot comment on individual circumstances.

However, as the Honourable Member will be aware, there is an exemption for operators who have a main occupation other than that of road passenger transport.