asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department which organisations have already been consulted by him on the subject of the Maxwell Stamp Report on London taxicabs; and which organisations still remain to be consulted.

Informal consultations have already been held with all the organisations known to have a direct interest in the recommendations in the Report; in particular:

• The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.
• The Car Hire Operators' Association Limited.
• The Harrow Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association.
• The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association.
• The London Motor Cab Proprietors' Association.
• The Motor Cab Owner-Drivers' Association (now merged with the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association).
• The National Radio Car and Private Hire Association.
• The Owner-Drivers' Society.
• The Royal British Legion (London Taxi Branch).
• The Transport and General Workers' Union (Cab Section).

In addition the proposals are being discussed with the Greater London Council, the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis and the British Airports Authority.