§ Mr. DAYasked the Home Secretary whether it has been seen fit to increase the number of Metropolitan Police engaged on traffic duty during the previous 12 months; the average number engaged from day to day and the average annual cost per man, including pension and other charges; and whether there is any definite rule laid down in the. Metropolitan Police that picked men are arranged for this point duty at special points?
§ Mr. CLYNESDuring the 12 months ending 27th November, 1929, the number of police authorised to be employed permanently on traffic duty has been increased by 30. The average daily number of police employed on permanent and temporary traffic duty during the week 18th to 24th November was 1,423. The average annual cost per constable (including pension and other charges) is, as stated in reply to previous questions by the hon. Member, £320, without making any allowance for relief for sickness, etc. There is no definite rule in the Metropolitant Police that traffic duty at special points is to be performed by picked men.