HC Deb 12 December 1973 vol 866 cc149-50W
Sir J. Rodgers

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will direct a change in the times of the changeover between drivers of London taxis so that these do not coincide with times of maximum passenger usage.

Mr. Lane

My right hon. Friend has no power to give such a direction.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now advise, under the Fuel and Electricity (Control) Act, the making of an Order in Council under Section 4(3) to deal with taxi-cab hirings and under Section 4(2)(a) to deal with cab sharing.

Mr. Lane

My right hon. Friend does not consider that the present situation warrants such action but he will keep the matter under continuing review.