§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many VAT audits have been conducted into the returns of the unlicensed private car hire or minicab firms in Greater London during each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement. [21173]
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe information is not available. Customs central records do not distinguish licensed from unlicensed operators of taxis and other private hire.