HC Deb 31 July 1957 vol 574 c1259
44. Mr. Brockway

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what conclusions he has now reached regarding the maintenance of privileged taxi-cab ranks at railway stations following his discussion with the British Transport Commission.

68. Miss Bacon

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will make a further statement about taxi ranks at stations.

Mr. Watkinson

I regret that my consideration of this problem with the British Transport Commission is not yet complete.

Mr. Brockway

As we have been communicating with the right hon. Gentleman's Department on this issue for seven years, will he speed up a decision about it? Does he think that when we resume in November after the Recess he will be able to give a reply to these Questions?

Mr. Watkinson

The undertaking was given on 5th June, not seven years ago. I then said that I would look into the matter personally with the Chairman of the Commission. Perhaps during the Recess I shall have an opportunity to do So.

Miss Bacon

In considering the matter, will the right hon. Gentleman take into account the fact that it is not only the amount paid which is in question, but that only a selected few taximen are able to ply for hire?