§ 49. Sir C. Osborneasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what would be the estimated saving in public expenditure if the traffic lights in Parliament Square were used whilst Parliament is in session; and how many police officers are now employed in controlling this traffic.
§ Mr. BrookeEight constables are employed when the House is in session, at an estimated cost of £6,156 a year, in facilitating the passage of hon. Members by controlling the junctions in Parliament Square. If the lights were used they would be employed on other duties.