HC Deb 03 August 1926 vol 198 cc2794-5
28. Mr. CAMPBELL

asked the Minister of Transport the number of taximeter-cab ranks in London in 1913–14, 1919–20 and 1925?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I have been asked to reply to this question. The figures for hackney carriage standings in the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police areas are as follow:

  • In 1913–14, 726 standings accommodating 6,797 carriages.
  • In 1919–20, 692 standings accommodating 6,539 carriages.
  • In 1925, 702 standings accommodating 6,157 carriages.
These figures are independent of the accommodation provided on railway station premises.

Colonel DAY

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the question of increasing the number of stands for taxicabs?

Sir W. J0YNS0NHICKS

I am always willing to increase the number of stands, but the difficulty is to find places for them.

Colonel DAY

If they had more stands, would it not save them from the necessity of prowling about the West End?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I am afraid that does not always follow.