§ 155. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been called to the case of Bertram Poulter, a taxi-cab driver, who had an order to bring back some people from Southampton to Chelmsford on or about 22nd December, 1950, and to avoid going down empty, took two passengers, but was reprimanded by an official of his Department; under what regulation this action was taken; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BarnesMy information is that Mr. Poulter advertised in the Press for persons to travel at separate fares in a vehicle without the licences required by the Road Traffic Acts, and that an officer of the licensing authority concerned called on him before the date of the proposed journey and explained the law on the point. I see nothing improper in this action.