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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-02-09more like thismore than 2017-02-09
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Taxis: Wheelchairs more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to increase the provision of wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire vehicles in non-metropolitan and rural areas. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Thomas of Winchester more like this
uin HL5409 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-22more like thismore than 2017-02-22
answer text <p>Local licensing authorities are best placed to understand the needs of local residents, and they already have powers to determine the composition of their taxi and private hire vehicle fleets. We encourage them to ensure that the vehicles available reflect the needs of all passengers, including those who use wheelchairs.</p><p> </p><p>Our upcoming consultation on revised best practice guidance for licensing authorities will include proposals for strengthened recommendations on supporting an inclusive taxi and private hire vehicle service.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-02-22T11:39:08.853Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-22T11:39:08.853Z
answering member
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label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
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label Biography information for Baroness Thomas of Winchester more like this