HC Deb 14 February 1888 vol 322 cc379-80
MR. PICKERSGILL (Bethnal Green, S.W.)

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, How many Police Constables and Police Officers of all grades, either in uniform or in plain clothes, are at present employed in and about the Houses of Parliament; and, what is the total cost per week of such constables and officers?

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

About 155 constables and officers of all grades are employed in and around the House. Their cost is estimated at about £300 per week.