§ 56. Mr. ROWLANDSasked the Home Secretary in how many districts of the Metropolitan Police has annual leave been granted to the pensioners who have rejoined the force; and will the rest of the men who have been serving since August, 1914, soon have their leave granted?
§ Sir J. SIMONOn the 26th October I informed my hon. Friend that when the annual leave of the regular police had been worked off the Commissioner hoped to be able to arrange for some annual leave being taken by the pensioners, all of whom have been and are getting a weekly rest-day. The Commissioner informs me that, so far as the exigencies of the service have allowed, leave has been given to all pensioners who have applied for it. Applications from those desiring leave but who have not yet applied will be dealt with in due course.