§ 13. Sir C. CAYZERasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that all His Majesty's inspectors of constabulary in their statements just issued have called attention to the over-weighting of the police owing to road traffic duties; and whether, in view of the increase of such duties, he proposes either to recommend the increase of the ordinary police forces or to create a special police road force to be attached to the local police forces?
§ Sir J. GILMOURYes, Sir: this is a matter which has been engaging my attention for some time. Road accidents in particular take up a very large amount of the time of the police to the disadvantage of their primary duties, and the enforcement of the new speed limit in built-up areas will impose a further strain on police resources. I have let it be known that I am ready to consider any applications for necessary increases in strength to meet the situation.
§ Brigadier-General NATIONWill my right hon. Friend take into consideration the possibility of employing ex-service men in this connection?