§ 30. Mr. HALL-CAINEasked the Home Secretary when ex-Constable Wilkins, of the C Division Metropolitan Police, was retired in police orders; whether he was granted a pension; and, if so, the amount?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe resignation of ex-Police Constable Wilkins appeared in police orders of the 5th November, 1928, with pay to 31st October, 1928. He was granted a pension of £165 4s. 8d. per annum, dating from the 1st November, 1928.
§ Mr. HALL-CAINEIs the Home Secretary aware that this ex-officer has 639 admitted in the Courts, with Goddard, corruption and illegal acts; and why was he not prosecuted?
§ Mr. CLYNESI can only say that my answer is a complete reply to every point in the question.
§ Mr. CLYNESI should require notice of that question.
§ Mr. HALL-CAINEWhat character was given to this man?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is a question which the Minister obviously cannot answer now.