§ 35. Viscount CURZONasked the Home Secretary if he will state how many police controls were in operation in the Metropolitan police area for detecting infringements of the Motor Car Act between a.m. 26th June and p.m. 28th June; how many police officers were employed; and with what success?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Baird)There were 115 controls during the three days; 73 officers were employed, and 165 cases were reported for prosecution.
§ Mr. RAPERCannot the hon. Gentleman see his way to increase the speed limit, in view of the great alteration in—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is a separate question.
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the hon. Gentleman give instructions at the Home Office to see that all these traps are laid at dangerous corners and places where excessive driving is a common danger?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member should give notice of that.
§ Mr. HOLMESHow many times does the Noble Lord's name appear in the 165?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member should give notice of that.