HC Deb 08 March 1928 vol 214 cc1200-1
14. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Home Secretary whether the proposal to allow advertisements inside or outside taximeter cabs in the London metropolitan district has again been before him; and, if so, what is his intention with regard to this proposal?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

This matter is dealt with in the Report of the recent Committee which I appointed, and the Report is now under my consideration.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Can the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that advertisements will not be allowed in or outside taxi-cabs without the House being consulted?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I am afraid I cannot give any such assurance.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this is an Imperial City. Surely there should be some public vehicles without advertisements in them?

Mr. ERNEST BROWN

May I ask if some of these advertisements are not Imperial works of art?