§ 24. Mr. FRANK SMITHasked the Home Secretary whether, with regard to ex-Constable J. Allsopp, ate of the Metropolitan Police Force, who was required to resign as an alternative to dismissal by Admiral Royds, president of the disciplinary board at New Scotland Yard, and was subsequently reinstated in the service on full pay, he will say whether the charges which, in the first instance, were the cause of his being requested to resign or suffer dismissal were withdrawn; and what conduct certificates Allsopp received on finally leaving the service?
§ Mr. CLYNESEx-Constable Allsopp was found guilty by the Discipline Board and was required to resign. He appealed to the Commissioner, who allowed him to resign forthwith, the charges remaining on his record. He was given a certificate stating that his conduct in the Force had been "generally good."
§ Mr. SMITHIf the certificate of conduct is marked generally good, is not that rather inconsistent with a request to resign or a dismissal?
§ Mr. CLYNESA man's record may be good generally, but there may be a serious single blemish involving dismissal.