§ 85. Mr. W. Shepherdasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that private hire companies are asking £20 a week for the hire of eight horse-power motor cars, exclusive of petrol and oil; and whether he intends to take powers to deal with this situation.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussMy right hon. Friend has no information as to the general trend of charges for private hire cars. He has no present intention of seeking powers to control them.