§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from local authorities about the need to change the law governing the transfer of hackney carriage licences; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Dr. SummerskillWe have received representations from many local authorities that the law relating to the control of taxis in areas outside London needs to be reviewed. Although none of these has been specifically directed to the circumstances in which a taxi vehicle licence may be transferred, we are giving thought to that question as part of our current review of the legislation.