HC Deb 03 May 1977 vol 931 c93W
Mr. Brooke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the average number of taxi-cabs licensed to ply for hire in the London metropolitan area in each of the last six years.

Dr. Summerskill

The number of taxis licensed by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis at 31st December in each of the last six years is as follows:

Year Number of Taxis
1971 9,586
1972 10,145
1973 10,406
1974 11,012
1975 11,260
1976 11,838