asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has recently received a communication from the owner-drivers' branch of the motor-cab trade, asking that taxi-cabs, imported from France, should be placed in the same category as commercial vehicles and omnibuses; and whether he can see his way to make any concession on this matter?

I have received the communication referred to, but I regret that I do not see my way to accede to the request contained therein.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has had submitted to him any more satisfactory method of motor taxation than that now in vogue; and, if so, whether he will agree to revise the present system?

I have been asked to answer this question. Any schemes submitted have been referred to the Departmental Committee on the Taxation and Regulation of Road Vehicles for their consideration, and I am awaiting their Report.