§ 77. Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police radar checks are being carried out in the county of Hampshire; what personnel is required to man the check points; and what qualifications the police authorities require for this work.
§ Mr. George ThomasThe Chief Constable of Hampshire tells me that during 1965 radar speed meters have been used in the county on 274 occasions of between two and four hours' duration. At least three officers are employed on operating the meter and stopping vehicles, and it is the practice to employ as operators experienced members of the Traffic Division who have been give appropriate instruction in the use of such meters.