HC Deb 25 April 1956 vol 551 c155W
92. Mr. Ernest Davies

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the number of convictions for offences committed in regard to the licensing of goods vehicles under Part I of the Road and Rail Traffic Act, 1933; and the number of enforcement officers employed in his Department for the latest available period of 12 months.

Mr. Watkinson

During the 12 months ended 30th September, 1955, 8,992 convictions were obtained by licensing authorities for goods vehicles or by the police in co-operation with licensing authorities. During the same period 73 officers were on average employed on this enforcement work.