Pedicabs update from Nickie Aiken MP

Firstly, thank you for showing your support for my 10-Minute Rule Bill (Private Member's Bill) calling for greater regulation of pedicabs in Greater London.

I was due to present my Bill to the House today. Unfortunately, it was confirmed to me that this would not be happening until further notice. The presentation of Private Member's Bills has been suspended to allow for the Parliamentary Authorities to pass legislation to establish a Virtual Parliament.

I have also been told that once this has been done the focus will be on Urgent Statements and Questions to allow the government to be held to account.

On a personal level, although I find this frustrating and disappointing, I completely understand why Parliament has made this decision. Parliament needs to be up and running, holding the Government to account and focusing its attention on responding to Coronovirus.

This is not the end for my Pedicabs Bill. I have been told by the authorities that I will be given time to present it as soon as Parliament begins debating Private Member's Bills again. I fully intend to do so. As soon as I know when that will be I will let you know.

In the meantime, please continue to encourage friends and family to show their support by clicking here.

Kind regards
Nickie
Nickie Aiken
Member of Parliament for the Cities of London and Westminster

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