§ 82. Mr. Ernest Daviesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he proposes to take on the proposals made to him for the appointment of special traffic patrols to assist the police in the regulation of traffic and enforcement of the law in regard to motoring offences.
§ 83. Mr. Russellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration has been given to the suggestion of the Chief Constable of Nottingham that a special corps of traffic police should be formed.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerOfficers of my Department have discussed informally with representatives of the Nottingham Watch Committee and with the Chief Constable proposals for the establishment of a force of civilian traffic officers under police supervision to assist in the control of street parking. I have not received any formal proposals from the Watch Committee.
Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will consider establishing a corps of traffic wardens to assist in facilitating the flow of traffic, and save police manpower by replacing police now absorbed by traffic duties.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given today to Questions by the hon. Member for Enfield, East (Mr. Ernest Davies) and my hon. Friend the Member for Wembley, South (Mr. Russell).