HC Deb 23 January 1929 vol 224 cc161-2
23. Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has any further information to give the House with regard to the proposal to establish traffic police?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir William Joynson-Hicks)

Yes, Sir, I hope to call this Conference at once.

Mr. MORRISON

Does the right hon. Gentleman or his Department propose at the Conference to submit any scheme for the consideration of the Conference?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

No. As at present advised, the purpose of the Conference will be to ascertain the views of local authorities and whether it is desirable to formulate a scheme.

Mr. MORRISON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the proceedings will be public?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Oh, I think not.