HC Deb 05 July 1928 vol 219 c1558
22. Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

asked the Home Secretary whether, seeing that the price paid for a taximeter-cab is of necessity much higher than that paid for the average landaulette of similar horsepower, he will inquire whether it is possible to alter the Scotland Yard regulations so as to enable a taximeter-cab driver to purchase a vehicle equally safe and efficient at a lower capital cost?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

These regulations were recently reviewed by a Departmental Committee whose Report was issued at the beginning of this year, and they have been amended to carry out the Committee's recommendations in all respects except that relating to the turning lock. As I explained on the 29th March, I could not accept the latter recommendation in the present condition of London traffic.