§ Sir W. Darlingasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware that numbers of taxicabs, for which drivers are available, are off the road, especially in the evenings, because of petrol shortage; and if consideration can be given to increasing public convenience in this direction.
§ Mr. ShinwellI am not aware that numbers of taxicabs are off the road because of petrol shortage. The allowances for these vehicles were increased by 33⅓ per cent. in June, 1945, and will be further increased by 25 per cent. on the 1st August next. The amounts issued should be sufficient to meet all reasonable requirements.