HL Deb 22 March 1982 vol 428 c912WA
Lord Houghton of Sowerby

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the advertisements now making their appearance on the outside of the doors of London taxi-cabs require or have been given the approval of the licensing authority, and whether they will give urgent consideration to this new development.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Belstead)

Exterior advertisements require, and have been given, the approval of the Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, who is the licensing authority.