§ Mr. Bidwellasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection why the Price Commission's inquiry into taxi fares is delayed; and if the delay will be taken into account when findings are eventually made by recommendation.
§ Mr. MaclennanThe principal reason for the extension in time allowed to the Price Commission to complete its examination was that the Commission's628W staff were fully committed to other investigations and examinations at the time the direction was made, and a start on the cab fares examination had to be delayed. My right hon. Friend will decide what action needs to be taken on the report when it is presented to him and when interested parties have submitted representations.