§ 39. Mr. CLUSEasked the Home Secretary the number of taximeter cab owner drivers who have surrendered their licences during the period of office of the present Commissioner of Police?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe figure is not avail able and could only be given after considerable research.
§ 40. Mr. CLUSEasked the Home Secretary if he is aware that the raising of the approved standard of taximeter cabs is causing great hardship amongst small owners, especially as it follows a reduction in the permitted charges; and whether he will inquire into the matter?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe Commissioner of Police has no information which would bear out the suggestion contained in the first part of the question. There has been no raising of the approved standard of taximeter cabs, but a reorganisation of districts may have tended to greater efficiency in the enforcement of the regulations.