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It is also examining whether to introduce basic English proficiency tests for drivers. The proposals have been welcomed by a cabbies boss. Blackburn with Darwen Council s Licensing Committee on Tuesday will debate new government guidance on Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards issued in July aimed at increasing protection for children and vulnerable adults. The borough needs to update its policies in the light of the document. A report by Donna Riding, the council s principal licensing officer, says: Government has acknowledged the potential risk to public safety when passengers travel in taxis and private hire vehicles. Its view is that CCTV can provide additional deterrence to prevent this and investigative value when it does. ....