HC Deb 27 January 1966 vol 723 c92W
40. Mr. Freeson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to end the shortage of school crossing patrol officers in Greater London.

Mr. George Thomas

Following a recent pay increase, advertisements for school crossing patrols were inserted in local newspapers throughout the Greater London area. A poster campaign will begin shortly, and handbills will be available at local employment exchanges, offices of the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance and public libraries. Local police have been instructed to seek the help of parent/teacher associations and other local organisations in recruiting patrols.