HC Deb 28 February 1924 vol 170 cc660-1
30. Mr. HAYES

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he proposes to establish or to consider the establishment of Appeal Tribunals, disciplinary, for the police and prison services?

Mr. DAVIES

So far as prison officers are concerned, there is already provision for a direct appeal to the Secretary of State, and I know of no reason for any change. The question, so far as the police services are concerned, is still under consideration.

Mr. HAYES

Does the hon. Gentleman's Department intend to put into operation the recommendations made in the Desborough Report four or five years ago, and is not an independent tribunal what the Desborough Committee aimed at, and not an appeal to the Home Secretary himself?

Mr. DAVIES

I should require notice of that question.