HC Deb 13 September 1887 vol 321 c468
GENERAL FRASER (Lambeth, N.)

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What has been the result of the inquiry into the allegations made regarding "blackmailing" by the Metropolitan Police; and, whether there is the slightest foundation for the allegations?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. MATTHEWS) () Birmingham, E.

Inquiries have been made, and are still proceeding, into these allegations. I am informed by the Commissioners of Police that they have failed to obtain as yet any information or any evidence to show whether there is any foundation for the allegations referred to.