HC Deb 09 February 1976 vol 905 cc16-7W
Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions took place under the London Cab Acts 1968 and 1973 during the calendar years 1974 and 1975.

Dr. Summerskill

Ninety-six and 19 respectively.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many convictions have been obtained under the London Cab Act 1973 since it came into force.

Dr. Summerskill

Forty-eight.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the workings of the London Cab Act 1973; and, if not, what evasions are of concern to him.

Dr. Summerskill

We have no reason to think that the London Cab Act 1973 is not working satisfactorily.

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