HC Deb 23 September 1948 vol 456 c130W
30. Viscount Hinchingbrooke

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will allocate a greater supply of petrol to the Metropolitan taxicab service in order that increases may be made in the number of taxicabs and the daily mileage permitted to each.

Mr. Gaitskell

No. Petrol allowances are granted to all taxicabs licensed by the Commissioner of Police, but I cannot agree in present circumstances to increase the amount of petrol issued per cab.