§ 40. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what decision has been arrived at by his Department with regard to the suggestion made to him by the National Council of Women that the establishment of women police should be increased?
The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Lieut.-Colonel Sir Vivian Henderson)As my right hon. Friend informed the hon. Member on 15th March, the matter is still under consideration.
§ Mr. DAYCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether he has received a report from the Area Superintendents and whether they are favourable to its reduction or increase?
Viscountess ASTORIs it not true that the circular sent out by the Home Secretary to encourage local authorities to have an increased number of women police, simply had the effect of discouraging them, and will he realise that they are long overdue and hurry up and make up his mind.
§ Sir V. HENDERSONI can assure the Noble Lady that my right hon. Friend realises all that.