This petition comes from more than 2,000 citizens of Kingston, Surbiton, Richmond Park and Twickenham. It states:

The petition of the citizens of Kingston and Surbiton, Richmond Park and Twickenham declares that the petitioners are concerned at revelations that a convicted rapist has been working as a minicab driver in the Borough of Kingston until exposed.

We note that outside London, 9 out of the 10 largest metropolitan areas have regulations requiring appropriate checks on a driver's criminal record, health, vehicle and topographical training.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons pass legislation at the earliest possible opportunity to regulate London's minicab industry and the petitioners remain, etc.