§ 10. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what inquiries he has caused to be made, and by whom, to see that, in accordance with his regulations, all taxi journeys from Heathrow to Central London are charged by the clock.
§ Mr. SharplesThe enforcement of this branch of the law is a matter for the police and the British Airports Authority.
§ Sir J. Langford-HoltIs my hon. Friend aware that, although the situation has improved, the inadequate provision and instruction given by the Airports Authority has resulted in large numbers of people who come to this country and do not know any different being the victims of fiddles on the part of a limited number of drivers?
§ Mr. SharplesI am aware that there is a problem. We have recently had the report of the Committee investigating the London taxicab trade which conducted a special investigation into the whole of the problem. It will be necessary for the report to be studied and for consultations to take place.