HC Deb 16 August 1916 vol 85 c1865
74. Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has received a resolution from the police and prison officers of London, asking for an increase of pay of 5s. per week in view of the increased cost of living; and whether he proposes to grant the increase?

Mr. SAMUEL

I regret that I am not able to add anything to the reply which I gave as regards the police to the hon. Member for North Kerry on the 25th May last, and, as regards prison officers, to the answer which I gave to their petition forwarded through the Prison Commissioners.

Mr. THORNE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that all the police under the control of the local authorities in different parts of the country are allowed a war bonus?

Mr. SAMUEL

My hon. Friend has forgotten that the Metropolitan Police have also had a war bonus.

Mr. THORNE

A very small one.

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