§ Viscount FURNESSasked Her Majesty's Government:
To state which dates over the recent Christmas and New Year season were deemed to be public holidays incurring the 20p public holiday surcharge for London taxis.
§ Lord HARRIS of GREENWICHIn accordance with the provisions of the London Cab Order 1975, the following days were regarded as public holidays for this purpose:
Because the situation was rather complex, special arrangements were made for the organisations representing the London taxi trade and others concerned to be informed.
- Saturday 25th December 1976 (Christmas Day)
462 - Monday 27th December 1975 (Bank holiday)
- Tuesday, 28th December 1976 (Bank holiday)
- Saturday 1st January 1977 (New Year's Day)
- Monday 3rd January 1977 (Bank holiday)