HC Deb 05 March 1925 vol 181 c625
29. Captain A. EVANS

asked the Home Secretary if, in view of the fact that it is proposed by the Government to shortly introduce a Bill abolishing the present speed limit, he will instruct the police authorities in the London area not to employ constables and spend public money in setting traps to summon people who arc not driving in a manner dangerous to the public safety, but are exceeding the speed limit of 20 miles per hour, and thereby committing a technical offence?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The police are bound to enforce, to the best of their ability, the provisions of the law as it stands, but ! trust such action has not inconvenienced my hon. and gallant Friend.

Captain EVANS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that it inconvenienced me yesterday to the extent of 40s.? Can he say how many officers of the Metropolitan Police force are employed on this duty, and how many of the 2,000 recruits will be employed on this duty?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I must ask for notice of that question. I was not aware of the untoward incident which occurred to my hon. and gallant Friend yesterday.

Captain EVANS

I beg to give notice that I will raise this matter on the Adjournment at an early date.