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The following Question stood on the Order Paper in the name of Major CRAWFURD:
55. "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention has been drawn to the cases dealt with at the Old Bailey on 19th July of R. V. Robinson and R. V. Benny, special constables enlisted during the strike; whether he is aware that these men, with another still at large, were billeted on Sir W. Bass, at 78, South Audley Street, in accordance with a Home Office scheme of hospitality, contrary to the authority of Sir W. Bass, who had confined his invitation to Government clerks or typists; whether any of the three men had been previously convicted; what guarantees or credentials are required of men offering themselves as special constables; what amends, if any, have been made to Sir W. Bass for the theft of his property by these men; whether he is aware that Sir W. Bass has been compelled to issue process against the Commissioner of Police to regain possession of the articles stolen by members of his own force; and whether any reply, other than a bare acknowledgment, has been sent to Sir W. Bass's repeated written requests for an explanation?
§ Major CRAWFURDOn a point of Order. May I ask if Question 55 was put? I regret that I was not in my place when it was first called.
§ Mr. SPEAKERI called the hon. and gallant Member, but received no response.