Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have considered introducing legislation to reform taxi licensing laws to establish national standards to secure passenger safety.

At a Westminster Hall Debate last year, the then Minister of State for Transport, the Rt Hon John Hayes MP, announced the formation of a Task and Finish group to consider any regulatory issues and remedies for the taxi and private hire sector. The group is expected to submit its report to ministers shortly.