Q6. Mr. Geoffrey Wilsonasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the London taxi service is an important and integral part of the transport system of London, he will arrange for the transfer of the responsibility for its regulation from the Home Secretary and the Deputy Commissioner of Police to the Minister of Transport.
§ The Prime MinisterConsideration is being given to the best means of reviewing the roles of taxicabs and private hire cars in London's transport system and the controls to be exercised over them. All sections of the trade will be brought fully into consultation at the appropriate stage. Until the review has been completed and decisions have been reached, departmental responsibilities will remain as at present.