Mr. Robert G. HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has as to how many96W London taxis are equipped to take a passenger in a wheelchair; and how many will be able to do so by this time in 1988.
§ Mr. David MitchellOn 1 October 1987 there were 173 London taxis equipped to carry a wheelchair. The Public Carriage Office has estimated that the number might have doubled by this time next year.