Hackney carriage duties. A bill [as amended in committee] to reduce the duties payable in respect of hackney carriages used in the metropolis, and to amend the laws relating to the granting of licences and payment of duties in respect of metropolitan stage and hackney carriages. New title on third reading: an act to reduce the duties payable in respect of hackney carriages used in the metropolis, and to amend the laws relating to the granting of licences and payment of duties in respect of metropolitan stage and hackney carriages, and to make provision as to the charge for the hire of hackney carriages in certain cases. [electronic resource]