LICENSING OF MINICABS IN LONDON

Early day motion 637, tabled 13 January 1998 by Linda Perham (Labour). Signed by 112 members.

That this House welcomes proposals to regulate London's minicab industry to create higher standards of safety and service for the general public; calls upon the Government to ensure the introduction of appropriate checks on a driver's criminal record, health, vehicle and topographical training; notes that outside London, nine of the 10 largest metropolitan areas already adhere to these standards; and believes that following the introduction of regulation, the maximum emphasis should be placed on enforcement to ensure that residents and visitors to London alike are given the highest standards of protection to match those already provided by London's licensed taxi industry.

Signatures by party: Labour 82, Conservative 15, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 5, Unknown 1.