§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is his intention to promote a national cab Act, safeguarding and enhancing the jobs of taxi drivers; and what measures he intends to take to outlaw the illegal plying for hire by pirate vehicles.
§ Mr. WhitelawI have at present no plans to amend or extend the legislation regulating the licensed taxi trade. Plying for hire with unlicensed vehicles is already an offence under existing legislation.