METROPOLITAN POLICE (MOTOR PATROL DUTIES).

HC Deb 11 May 1939 vol 347 c680

55. Mr. Day

asked the Home Secretary whether he can give particulars of the number of police officers employed daily in enforcing driving laws against motorists in the Metropolitan area for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; and the cost of same charged upon public funds?

Sir S. Hoare

Approximately 650 members of the Metropolitan Police Force are employed on motor patrol duties, at a cost of about £200,000 a year.

Mr. Day

Are all these officers employed on the particular duty mentioned in the question?

Sir S. Hoare

Yes, I think so.