§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he received an agreed application for an increase in fares and other charges for the London taxi trade; and when he expects to make a statement on its implementation.
§ Dr. SummerskillAn application on behalf of all sections of the London taxi trade was received on 26th March. This was followed by further discussions with434W the trade on the conversion of their claim into detailed charges on the meter scale, in the light of which the application is now being considered. I cannot at present say when a decision will be reached.