§ 8. Colonel DAYasked the Home Secretary what was the number of officers and men of the Metropolitan Police Force engaged in connection with the race meeting at the village of Ascot; what was the cost of their attendance; and whether any part of that cost will fall on the ratepayers in the Metropolitan Police District?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe number of police varied from day to day, the maximum being 606 apart from those engaged in regulating traffic on roads within the Metropolitan Police District. The cost was approximately £4,200, and was almost wholly borne by the various racecourse authorities.