HC Deb 26 June 1963 vol 679 cc147-8W
60. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Transport what modification he has made in his policy of employing former mobile traffic control police officers as traffic and driving examiners; and for what reasons.

Mr. Marples

None. Driving and traffic examiners are recruited through open competitions conducted by the Civil Service Commission, who select those applicants with the necessary qualifications who appear most suited for the posts. No preference is given to any category of applicant, but an appreciable number of former police officers apply for these posts, and many have been successful. There has been no change in this policy.