HC Deb 21 January 1988 vol 125 c780W
15. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many traffic wardens are currently employed; how many were employed in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The number of traffic wardens in England and Wales on 31 December is as follows:

Number
1982 4,597
1983 4,914
1984 4,860
1985 4,769
1986 4,793
19871 4,769
1 On 31 October.