Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many drivers and conductors of public service vehicles were assaulted in the course of their employment in 1968 and in each of the previous five years; and if he will give separate figures for assaults on employees of the Glasgow Transport Department.
§ Mr. RossThis information could be obtained only by imposing a substantial extra burden on the police.
Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what technical and other assistance his Department provides to municipal and other transport undertakings in connection with the installation of two-way radio equipment and other security equipment designed to afford protection to drivers and conductors of public service vehicles: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossNone. The provision of security equipment on buses is a matter270W for the operators, who will, I am confident, always find the police ready to advise.