§ MR. W. THORNEI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many extra police would be required to join the force in the event of one day's holiday in seven being granted to all the Metropolitan Police instead of one in fourteen days.
§ MR. GLADSTONEThe Commissioner of Police in his evidence before the Select Committee which is now considering the question of granting a weekly rest day to police forces, estimated the number to be added at 1,555 men.
§ MR. W. THORNEMay I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman has the intention of carrying out this reform during this session?
§ MR. GLADSTONEThe matter is under the consideration of the Committee.