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9-THE question of permitting advertisements in Lon1. don taxicabs is being consideted by the Committee appointed by the Home Secretary to advise him on the conditions of fitness for motor cabs. Until the Committee reports, the Home Secretary cannot reconsider his decision to prohibit such displays.
Imports of Russian Petroleum.
THE following tables show the total quantities and declared values of refined petroleum imported into Great Britain and Northern Ireland consigned from Russia in the periods January to September, 1925, 1926, and 1927:—
of the Metropolitan requirements was conducted last year by a Committee which he had appointed for the purpose. As a result of its recommendations the establishment of the Force was augmented in April last and the divisional establishments were readjusted to meet existing needs. The situation will be considered periodically and all the varying requirements in respect of growing traffic, the increase of population in outer London, and other matters will be taken into account.
Ineffective Silencers.
DURING the year ended June 30th, 1927, there were within the Metropolitan Police Area 12,604 prosecutions in respect of ineffective silencers on motorcars and motorcycles, resulting in 12,006 convictions and 598 dismissals of the charges. The commercial vehicle is rarely an offender in this respect.
Taxicab Regulations Inquiry.
THE report of the Departmental Committee appointed to inquire into the regulations governing -the construction of taximeter cabs will be in the hands of the Home Secretary in about a fortnight's time.
Rear Lighting in Foreign Countries.
THE Foreign Secretary has promised to obtain reports from His Majesty's representatives abroad regarding the law in leading European countries as to the obligation of riders of ordinary cycles to carry rear lights at night.
Overcrowding in Edinburgh.
Ni-R. 'WESTWOOD having alleged that omnibuses _Land tramcars registered to carry 29 to 31 _passengers in and around the City of Edinburgh were many times crowded with from 56 to 60 paSsengers, with consequent danger, asked the Minister of Transport Whether he proposed to take any action. Col. Ashley observed that the prevention of excessive over-' crowding of omnibuses and tramcars was primarily. ,a matter for the police, who, be understood, had recently been giving special consideration to this question in Edinburgh.