§ 41. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total number of traffic wardens in the United Kingdom; if he will give similar figures for the City of Kingston upon Hull and the London Borough of Merton, respectively: and whether these are under strength.
§ Mr. CarlisleOn 31st March there were 5,719 in post in England and Wales and 797 vacancies; 54 in post and 17 vacancies in Kingston-upon-Hull; and 32 in post and no vacancies in Merton.