§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why, in view of the level of unemployment in London, the Metropolitan police are advertising directly for traffic wardens; and what use is being made of jobcentres for this purpose.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe Commissioner informs me that direct recruitment advertising for traffic wardens is generally the most cost-effective method of attracting suitable applicants, but the Metropolitan police also advertise through jobcentres in areas where there are particular shortages of traffic wardens.