§ 62. Mr. John Hallasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received asking for a revision of legislation affecting the control of hackney carriages and private hire cars; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WoodhouseIn recent weeks two local authorities, one being that of a borough in my hon. Friend's constituency, have suggested revision of the provincial hackney carriage law. The hackney carriage provisions of the Town Police Clauses Act, 1847, appear to my right hon. Friend to work satisfactorily in practice, and I am sending replies explaining why my right hon. Friend does not think that new legislation is needed.