Public Speaking Time/Open Session
In accordance with Procedure Rules Nos.11 and 35 a total period of 10 minutes is allocated for members of the public to address the Committee on any matter relevant to the work of the Committee.
Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes but the Chairman will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned where there are a number of speakers.
Note: In order for officers to undertake any background research it would be helpful if questions were submitted at least one working day before the meeting.
Minutes:
In accordance with Procedure Rules 11 and 35 Mr Fiddler addressed the Committee. He spoke on behalf of a number of hackney carriage and private hire drivers in respect of their concerns regarding the conditions of operation approved at the last meeting, and on the fees and charges to be considered later in this meeting.