§ 27. Mr. WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the special or political branch of the Criminal Investigation Department of Scotland Yard forms a part of the Metropolitan Police, and is under the authority of the Commissioner?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. McKenna)There is no "political" branch of the Criminal Investigation Department. As regards the special branch, the answer is in the affirmative.