HC Deb 15 December 1927 vol 211 c2475
8. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Home Secretary whether his Department inspects the cloth and uniforms used by the Metropolitan police; and, if not, by whom this is done?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

Cloth for Metropolitan police uniforms is inspected and tested by the technical experts of the India Store Department Finished garments are inspected by examiners on the staff of the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District.

Mr. RAMSDEN

Does my right hon. Friend not think it would be better to have this inspection at the Royal Army Clothing Depot?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

No, Sir. There are two places in London where the clothing can be inspected. One is the Royal Army Clothing Depot and the other is the Indian Stores Department. We have ours done at the Indian stores Department because they have room to do it, and we have had no complaint at all as to the result of the examination.