§ 12. Colonel DAYasked the Home Secretary the total payments made to local police authorities, together with the names of such authorities, as a result of the loan of police drafted into the mining districts during the recent mining lock-out?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSPolice were borrowed by the police authorities of nine forces from over 30 other forces; their total payments amounting to about £96,000.
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any of these forces has made a profit?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI do not think so. The charge was only for ordinary expenses.
§ Colonel DAYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Devon County Council has stated that a big profit has been made?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI was not aware of that.
§ Mr. BATEYCan the right hon. Gentleman say how much of the £96,000 was paid to coal companies for the imported police?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI cannot give any details without notice.