HC Deb 26 May 1892 vol 4 cc1901-2
MR. CUNINGHAME GRAHAM

I beg to ask the Secretary of the Home Department whether he has any intention to compel the Metropolitan constables to subscribe to a private retiring fund for Inspectors; and whether the present voluntary funds have the sanction of the Police Authorities?

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

There is no intention to compel the Metropolitan Police to subscribe to a private retiring fund for Inspectors. The present subscriptions are purely voluntary, and have the sanction of the Commissioners.