§ 64. Colonel DAYasked the Secretary-of State for the Home Department what recent steps have been taken by his Department with a view to secure greater co-operation between provincial police forces and Scotland Yard with a view to tightening up methods of crime detection?
§ Captain HACKINGNo special steps have been taken, or found necessary, recently. The arrangements under which chief officers of police can obtain, if need be, the services of detectives from the Metropolitan Police, or assistance in the identification of finger prints or other matters are well understood and work satisfactorily; and the Metropolitan Police, on their part, can always depend upon the co-operation of the county and borough forces whenever they require it.
§ Colonel DAYCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether he is considering the holding of a conference between the provincial police and Scotland Yard?
§ Captain HACKINGNo, Sir, it is not considered necessary.