§ 66. Mr. Peytonasked the Minister of Transport if he will introduce legislation allowing taxis to ply for hire on any route they choose, thereby allowing to members of the public a free choice between alternative forms of conveyance to and from their work.
§ Mr. HayI assume my hon. Friend's Question arises from the case, concerning the grounds on which road service licences are issued, about which we recently exchanged letters. I do not think that it would be right to change the law which—in return for their considerable public obligations—gives bus operators certain compensating advantages.