§ 28. Mr. WILESasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that, owing to increased cost of living and in recognition of other special services performed by the police during the War, the police authorities for East Suffolk have passed a, resolu- 1169 tion giving the married police of the lower ranks a war bonus amounting to 60 per cent. of their pre-war pay; whether he is aware that married constables of the same rank in the Metropolitan Police with two children have only received an increase of 37 per cent. on their pre-war pay; and if, in view of these circumstances and having regard to the extra duties imposed upon them, he is now prepared to recommend for the London men an increase on the basis of the scheme adopted in East Suffolk?
§ Sir G. CAVEThe pre-war rates of pay of the Metropolitan Police were higher than those in East Suffolk, and were further increased just after the War began. I cannot, therefore, accept the right hon. Gentleman's suggestion.