§ Mr. Carmichaelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many police officers have been released from parking patrol and other duties associated with motor cars since the introduction of traffic wardens and the recent extension of their powers.
§ Mr. RossAt the end of January, 230 traffic wardens were employed in Scotland, but since many wardens are employed on duties, e.g., control of parking meters, which would not in any case be undertaken by the police, the saving of police manpower would be considerably less than 230 men. I am, however, satisfied that the employment of traffic wardens can be of material assistance in freeing the police for other duties.