HC Deb 19 May 1909 vol 5 cc404-5
Mr. GEORGE GREENWOOD

asked whether any steps have yet been taken to carry into effect the recommendation of the Royal Commission upon the duties of the Metropolitan Police that an officer duly qualified by knowledge of the law and experience in legal proceedings, acting under the direct superintendence of the Chief Commissioner, should be appointed for the purpose of dealing with complaints against the police by private persons and conducting inquiries into them?

The UNDER-SECRETARY for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Herbert Samuel)

This recommendation presents some administrative difficulties, but it is the Secretary of State's intention to carry it into effect, and he hopes to be able to make arrangements for that purpose very shortly.