Chairman of the Southampton Hackney Association, Ian Hall and Vice Chairman, Jim Martin were honoured to be invited to The House of Commons by Ian's local MP Dr. Julian Lewis. During the visit they met with John Hayes, Minister for State, to discuss the private hire and taxi trade efficiency of legislation in the UK. An informal working group was also established and the SHA were invited to respond to recommendations made by The Law Commissions May 2014 report.

It was a great privilege for representatives of Southampton Hackney Association to be given this opportunity.