§ Mr. Wheelerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representation he has received from the Westminister city council and others concerning the growing problem of traffic control and enforcement in London; what is the result of the study of Metropolitan Police traffic wardens' pay; what is the current strength of the traffic warden service; and when he will make a statement on traffic offences and enforcement, especially as these relate to London.
§ Mr. BrittanThe council wrote to my right hon. Friend on 14 January, and my noble Friend Lord Belstead received a deputation on 20 February. We have also had representations from other interested parties. The study of pay arrangements for Metropolitan Police traffic wardens has been going ahead with all due speed, and the results will be announced as soon as possible. At the end of April the strength of the Metropolitan Police traffic warden service was 1,076. The interdepartmental working group on the review of certain aspects of road traffic law is making steady progress, and is expected to report before the end of the year.