§ Mr. Gorstasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what considera- 46W tion is being given to further separating those police engaged in traffic control from those engaged in other police duties; and whether he will consider the creation of a totally separate and uniformed traffic police force charged with all responsibilties of traffic regulation and based upon the existing, but expanding and appropriately trained and equipped, traffic wardens.
§ Mr. CarlisleTraffic duties and other police duties are closely connected, and my examination of the possibility of separating them indicates that the resultant loss of flexibility, efficiency and economy in the use of manpower would not be matched by compensating advantages. I am, however, anxious that the maximum use should be made of traffic wardens to aid the police.