HC Deb 26 May 1909 vol 5 c1362W
Mr. SEAVERNS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in framing his Finance Bill, he will provide that the increased cost of petrol used on London motor cabs shall fall not upon the drivers but upon the proprietors of the cabs, so that the conditions under which the men accepted service under the proprietors may not be varied without their consent and to their disadvantage?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

I am afraid that this is not a matter which can be dealt with by means of a provision in the Finance Bill.