§ Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is now the average cost per mile for the hire of taxicabs in the London area for a typical journey, in the provinces and the country as a whole, respectively; and how this compares with the comparative indices or costs for 1st April 1976, 1975 and 1970.
§ Dr. SummerskillI regret that the information is not immediately available in the form requested. I will write to the hon. Member.