§ Mr. Bidwellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made with London taxi trade representatives in applying a cost index; and what account is being taken of the fact that the price of a London taxi was increased last month by £500, putting the vehicle at over £6,000 basic price.
§ Mr. RaisonWork on the development of an index which is simple to update and reflects the full costs of operating a London taxi cab, including the purchase of the cab itself, is in hand. The trade is being kept informed of progress.