HC Deb 11 December 1952 vol 509 c659
32. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why police officers in the Metropolitan area are in the habit of asking motorists, in connection with parking offences, their age and occupation.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

I understand that it is not the practice in such cases for Metropolitan police officers to ask a motorist his age unless he appears to be a juvenile. Nor is it the practice to inquire as to a person's profession, but he is asked whether the address which he gives is his private or business address.

Mr. Langford-Holt

In view of the reply of the Home Secretary, could he tell me why an acquaintance of mine who is nearer the age of 50 than 40 happened to be asked those questions when obviously he was not a juvenile?

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

Perhaps my hon. Friend will give me details, and I will look into the matter.