They weren't overly impressive at the Committee hearings, and I'm not too sure they will get a warm response form a coalition majority committee.

To be honest all the Hackney trade reps were dreadful at the Select Committee. The only person who seemed to know what he was talking about was Steve Wright MBE for the private hire Association. He is not DJ Steve Wright ,I presume ?

Would 00.02hrs on Tuesday 19th July 2011 be a little too soon?

I have faith in the TDO Politburo; 00.02hrs on Tuesday 19th July 2011 is NO PROBLEM!!

I have been reliably informed that TDO has requested an embargoed copy.

I can't believe you wrote that, did you actually listen to the words Mr Wright said? If you did listen to them, did you understand what he was saying and what they meant?

CC

Brilliant!!!

So 00:02hrs on Tuesday 19th July 2011 it is then.

That should bump up the 'users online’ figure around then.

I don't think my daughter will be very happy with her dad though.

Of course, Alex will be able to have a sneak preview, but unless he's naughty then it won't benefit the TDO hoi poloi.

But maybe a TDO member might be able to give a few educated guesses.

Can't really see what difference it will make to TDO readers if it can't be on here any earlier than it will be on Parliament's website.

Indeed, will Alex still be up at the requisite time?

Of course, Alex will be able to have a sneak preview, but unless he's naughty then it won't benefit the TDO hoi poloi.

I have been sent this with a request to put it up on here.

The Select Transport Committee have not seen their Draft Report yet. They have to approve a Report that will then be presented to the Government and the Minister will decide whether to suggest any action on part or all of the Report. It is hoped to reach this stage by 19.07.2011 when Parliament Rises for the Summer Recess.

As there will have to be a Green Paper and a White Paper it is unlikely that there will be any new Legislation before 2014.

Unfortunately I am precluded from naming the source, but it is my own opinion that it is correct.

I have been sent this with a request to put it up on here.

The Select Transport Committee have not seen their Draft Report yet. They have to approve a Report that will then be presented to the Government and the Minister will decide whether to suggest any action on part or all of the Report. It is hoped to reach this stage by 19.07.2011 when Parliament Rises for the Summer Recess.

As there will have to be a Green Paper and a White Paper it is unlikely that there will be any new Legislation before 2014.

Unfortunately I am precluded from naming the source, but it is my own opinion that it is correct.

Can't really see what difference it will make to TDO readers if it can't be on here any earlier than it will be on Parliament's website.

Brummie Cabbie to answer your two questions without quoting either of us yet again...

1. I will ask the middle man in Plymouth if his source is happy to be named, I think it doubtful, I will obviously respect whatever decision is reached.

2. The question on Plymouth and it's own act will be broached, if I get an answer I won't be shy about posting it up here.

My own "feeling" is that Plymouth will be included in any new legislation and, controversially, so will London, as it will be a pill for the whole nation to swallow. I stress that is just my thoughts on the matter.

Whatever happens there will be winners and there will be losers. Just because the report is in still does not mean anything. Lobbying of MP's and even Lords will then commence. At all stages amendments can (and will) be made - the final "Act" (if it happens at all) will be vastly different from the report that we will see next week. In effect the report is just the first salvo in what will be "a hell of a war".