Captain RAMSAYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that taximeter-cabs in Edinburgh still have a minimum charge of 1s. 6d.; and whether he will take steps to secure a reduction?
§ Sir G. COLLINSNo, Sir. The rates or fares for hackney carriages are fixed under by-laws made by the corporation of Edinburgh and confirmed by the Sheriff of the Lothians and Peebles. The matter is not one in which I have any jurisdiction to intervene.