§ 27. Mr. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he proposes to take to reduce the surcharge on taxi-cabs, in view of the Government's decision to abolish the 1s. per gallon petrol tax.
§ 29. Sir W. Stewardasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now withdraw his authorisation of the surcharge of 6d. per hiring for taxicabs now that the tax on petrol has been reduced by 1s.
§ Mr. SimonPower to make this additional charge in areas outside London automatically lapses by operation of statute a fortnight after the day when the increase of petrol duty was removed. My right hon. Friend has made an Order cancelling the surcharge in London with effect from the same time.