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<p>The Government’s view is that Clause 10 (previously Clause 8) of the Deregulation
Bill is a common-sense measure with adequate safeguards. However, after listening
to concerns about this proposal during the passage of the Bill, the Government has
concluded that a better course of action would be for this measure to be considered
as part of the package of measures recommended by the Law Commission to reform taxi
and private hire vehicle licensing which the Government is considering.</p><p>The
Government will withdraw clause 10 from the Bill when clauses 10-12 are debated at
Lords Committee Stage on 21 October.</p><p> </p>
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