HC Deb 03 May 1934 vol 289 cc460-1
16. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

asked the Home Secretary what steps are being taken to make police traffic patrol cars more readily recognisable by the public?

Sir J. GILMOUR

In the Metropolitan Police, saloon cars used by the patrols have been fitted with "Police" signs which are ordinarily displayed in front and at the rear of the vehicles; in open cars the officers' uniforms are easily seen, and I do not think any further provision is necessary.

Mr. PIKE

Is my right hon. Friend not aware that in the majority of cases these cars travel so fast that the "Police" signs are not observable to the ordinary public?