§ Mr. Radfordasked the Home Secretary whether the legal scale of taximeter-cab fares has been increased since the beginning of the war; and whether in view of the increase in the cost of motor spirit and other running expenses, he will now authorise a reasonable increase in the said fares?
§ Mr. PeakeNo increase has been authorised since the beginning of the war in the scale of taximeter-cab fares in London, and the information at present in the possession of my right hon. Friend does not suggest that there is need for a change. In provincial towns the scale of fares is fixed by by-laws made by the local authority and confirmed by the Minister of Health. I am informed by my right hon. Friend that there has been no general demand for an increase in fares in the provinces.