HC Deb 20 February 1992 vol 204 c266W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many lollipop people are known to be needed in Greater London; what is being done to recruit them; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that at 11 February 1992 there were 208 vacancies on a total establishment of 1,350 schools crossing patrol posts. Recruitment effort is being directed to local communities by advertising in schools, libraries and community centres.