§ 12. Colonel DAYasked the Home Secretary the cost incurred in the administration of the Metropolitan Police Lost Property Office during the year ending the last convenient date?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSApproximately £9,700, or, including the pensions of retired members of the staff, £12,000.
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say what will be the increased cost of the new Lost Property Office?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI am afraid that, much as it may be against the hon. Member's wish, I must ask him to put down another question.
§ Colonel WOODCOCKIs the right hon. Gentleman considering the feasibility of making a small charge to meet the loss, as was recommended by the Committee?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThat has been considered, but it has always been a delight to the police to do as much as they can for the public.