§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for Transport why it is necessary to increase the public service vehicle licence from £12.50 per annum to £45.00.
§ Mr. William RodgersBecause the costs of the licensing system have risen substantially since fees were last increased in 1969 resulting in a net loss to the Exchequer of over £180,000 a month; and in order to make an inroad into the £3.6 million deficit which had accumulated since 1st April 1974.