§ MR. KEIR HARDIEI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the late sittings of the House have involved a corresponding extension of the hours of duty of the constables in and about its precincts, and what remuneration he proposes to make to these men.
§ *MR. RITCHIEThe police employed at the Houses of Parliament receive a special allowance while so employed. No additional money allowance is made to them on the occasion of late sittings, but the men are relieved for refreshments from time to time, and compensation in the shape of "time off," and also extra leave is allowed when the House is not sitting. When a sitting of prolonged duration is expected, arrangements are made to supply extra men if required.