§ 20. Mr. BRIANTasked the Home Secretary if figures can be given showing the actual cost per mile, including repairs and all other charges, for running taximeter cabs in 1923, 1924, and 1925?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSCertain evidence on the subject was given before the Committee on two-seater cabs, but I am afraid I have no information for which I could vouch.
§ 32. Captain BRASSasked the Home Secretary whether he can give the comparative figures showing the cost of hiring taximeter cabs in Paris and in London?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI regret that I am unable to give the figures asked for.
§ 33. Captain BRASSasked the Home Secretary what is the reason that, under the present Metropolitan Police Regulations, no motor-car chassis fitted with four-wheeled brakes will be licensed to ply for hire as a taximeter cab on the London streets?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI understand four-wheel brakes have not hitherto been allowed, but I am looking into the matter.
§ Sir F. MEYERIs it the case that chassis fitted with self-starters are disqualified from being licensed to ply for hire?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI cannot carry all these details in my head. If my hon. Friend puts down a question, I will find out, and let him know.