§ Mr. Giles Shawasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many traffic wardens are required in the London metropolitan area to bring recruitment up to full strength.
§ Dr. SummerskillFollowing is the information for the Metropolitan Police District:
Authorised establishment 2,152 Strength currently permitted* 1,863 Strength on 31st March 1976 1,808 Deficiency in establishment 344 Deficiency in permitted strength* 55 *Except at Heathrow Airport, the employment of traffic wardens is included in the current restrictions imposed on local authority spending in accordance with the rate support grant settlement for 1976–77.
§ Mr. Giles Shawasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the salary of a traffic warden working in the London metropolitan area (a) on joining, (b) after five years' service and (c) after 10 years' service.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe annual salary is £1,920 on joining, £2,000 after one year, £2,060 after two years and £2,140 from three years onwards. London weighting of £465 a year (inner) and £275 a year (outer) is payable in addition. A supplement of £6 a week is to be paid from 1st July 1976.