§ 76 and 77. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) by what authority members of the Metropolitan Police are allowed to use their private cars, unlicensed and untaxed, to undertake journeys on the public highways, without wearing uniform, and to carry out private journeys; and what action he intends to take to investigate the case reported to the Wood Green Police Station on Thursday, 3rd October, 1968;
(2) why, in view of the oral and written report made to the police at Wood Green Station on Thursday, 3rd October of a policeman using his private car for private purposes on the public highway without a current road fund licence and additional correspondence to the Chief Superintendent of Wood Green Station, the complaint had not by Thursday, 17th October received any information of intended action.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganThe Commissioner of Police informs me that immediate enquiry was made into my hon. Friend's complaints and that a letter was sent to him on 21st October. The Commissioner has not purported to authorise police officers to use unlicensed private vehicles on the highway. I see no grounds for any further action on my part.