§ 20. Mr. R. A. TAYLORasked the Home Secretary if police service in India is treated by his Department as approved police service within the meaning of the regulations, in respect of the appointment in England of chief constables of police?
§ Mr. CLYNESYes, Sir, but service in a police force in India does not, of course, count as approved service for purposes of pension in this country.
§ Mr. TAYLORIn view of recent appointments by standing joint committees, is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that ordinary police officers who spend their lives in police work get a fair chance of promotion to the higher posts on their merits?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat hardly arises out of the question.