HC Deb 26 November 1917 vol 99 cc1642-4
70. Mr. BROOKES

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the feeling among the Metropolitan Police for a further increase in their wages to meet the enhanced cost of living; whether he is aware that the view is also entertained that the general question of the rates of pay to the Metro politan Police might be properly considered with the object of increasing the permanent scale; and whether, as in the case of the Post Office employés, he will submit the whole issue to the consideration either of some existing or some specially appointed tribunal?

Sir G. CAVE

I am well aware that the increased cost of the necessaries of life presses heavily upon all persons with small fixed incomes. In my opinion relief in respect of a condition of things which (as we hope) will be temporary only can be most appropriately given in the form of a war bonus, and not by an increase in the permanent scale of pay. A war bonus has already been granted to the Metropolitan Police, and has recently been in-

COMPARATIVE RETURN showing the Rates of Pay of Inspectors, Sergeants and Constables of the Metropolitan Police Force on the outbreak of war and at the present date.
Rank. Rate of Pay on the outbreak of War. Rate of Pay at present date.
Minimum. Maximum. Minimum. Maximum.
Uniform Branch — £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d.
Inspectors, Chief 4 12 0 5 8 0 4 8 0 5 14 0
Inspectors, Sub-Divisional 3 17 6 4 2 6 4 3 0 4 8 0
Inspectors, Ordinary 3 2 0 3 10 0 3 6 0 3 14 0
Sergeants, Station and Clerk 2 10 0 2 13 0 2 14 0 2 17 0
Sergeants, Section 2 0 0 2 4 0 2 3 0 2 7 0
Constables 1 7 0 1 17 6 1 10 0 †2 0 0
Criminal Investigation Department
Inspector, Chief 6 7 6 7 7 6 6 16 6 7 16 6
Inspectors 1st Class 5 6 6 5 18 6 5 14 0 6 6 0
Inspectors 2nd Class and Divisional Detective 3 17 0 4 17 0 4 3 0 5 4 0
Inspector Detective 3 6 6 3 12 6 3 11 0 3 17 0
Sergeants, 1st Class 2 15 6 3 3 6 2 19 0 3 7 0
Sergeants 2nd Class 2 7 0 2 15 0 2 13 0 2 17 0
Sergeants 3rd Class 2 2 6 2 6 6 2 5 6 2 9 6
Constables 1 7 0 *1 17 6 1 10 0 †2 0 0
* Includes a final increment of 2s. 6d. per week, which was received on the completion of 15 years' approved service.
†Includes an increment of Is. per week, received on the completion of 15 years' service, and a further increment of Is. per week, received on the completion of 20 years service.

Allowances are also granted for boots (increased from 6d. to 1s.), coal, uniform, and rent aid (1s. 6d., 2s., or 2s. 6d.); and there is a war bonus of 8s. a week for all ranks, and of 1s. 6d. for each child to all members of the force in receipt of less than £5 weekly salary.

Acting-sergeants (uniform) on appointment receive an addition to the pay of their rank of ls. per week, and after two years' service as acting-sergeant 2s. per week.

creased, and if a case should be made for a further grant it would, of course, be considered. I see no grounds for referring the matter to a tribunal.

76. Colonel F. HALL

asked the Home Secretary what was the rate of pay on the outbreak of war for chief inspectors, sub-divisional inspectors, inspectors, sergeants, and constables of the Metropolitan Police; and what pay are these various grades receiving now?

Sir G. CAVE

I will have the particulars which my hon. and gallant Friend asks for printed in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

[The following are the particulars referred to:]