§ 35. Mr. MELLERasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that a petition has been sent to the superintendent of the W Division of the Metropolitan Police, signed by nearly 180 persons resident in the vicinity of Hill Road and Caithness Road, Mitcham, calling attention to the frequent burglaries in that district and asking for better police protection; and whether he will take steps to see that the protection asked for is provided?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI am informed by the Commissioner of Police that this petition has been received. The Commissioner states that no case of burglary has occurred in the district in question during the past 12 months, though there have been five cases of housebreaking; and that the houses in this neighbourhood are such that access to the rear is easily gained and is difficult of detection by patrolling officers. The fullest possible protection is, however, being given.