HC Deb 19 January 1972 vol 829 cc172-3W
53. Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment why a mini-cab company was provided with a contract to take home members of the catering staff at the House of Commons, when the House is still sitting after 11.15 p.m., instead of his endeavouring to negotiate a contract with the licensed taxi trade.

Mr. Channon

The arrangement was first made in 1965 because a hire-car service was cheaper than that obtainable from a taxi-cab service.