HC Deb 22 February 1951 vol 484 c1449
38. Mr. F. P. Crowder

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give authority for the number of taxi-cabs to be increased in the London area during the Festival of Britain.

Mr. Ede

I am advised that there is no statutory limit to the number of taxicabs which may be licensed by the Commissioner to ply for hire in the Metropolitan Police district.