§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many Metropolitan police officers and civilians are engaged on traffic matters within force headquarters; and if he will provide a breakdown by branch and rank and describe the functions of each branch;
(2) how many officers and civilians are engaged on traffic matters locally in the Metropolitan police district area; and if he will provide a breakdown by rank and location;
(3) what was the strength of B department of the Metropolitan police for each year from 1980 to 1985 broken down by officer and civilians, headquarters staff and for locally-based officers by rank and area.
(4) what have been the average weekly flying hours of Metropolitan police helicopters on traffic patrol duties during the past year;
(5) if he will list all Metropolitan police buildings other than section houses, garages, local police stations and married quarters and identify the functions performed by the officers and civilians using it and the numbers of staff employed within each building.
§ Mr. Giles ShawI will reply as soon as possible.