HC Deb 13 February 1930 vol 235 cc584-5
27. Mr. FREEMAN

asked the Home Secretary whether it is his intention to increase the number of women police?

Mr. CLYNES

Yes, Sir. I contemplate an increase from 50 to 100 in the number of the Metropolitan Police women as soon as certain questions of organisation now pending have been settled.

Captain CAZALET

Are there any women police outside the London district?

Mr. CLYNES

Yes.

Mr. FREEMAN

; In view of the fact that they have fully justified their appointment will the right hon. Gentleman consider their appointment in other large industrial areas?

Mr. CLYNES

That is a matter which rests largely with the local watch committee.

42. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Home Secretary whether it is his intention to change the uniform now worn by the women members of the Metropolitan Police, and to extend their duties so as to cover the work of the Criminal Investigation Department?

Mr. CLYNES

There has been no decision as to any change in the uniform worn by the women police or the duties they perform in connection with the work of the Criminal Investigation Department; but the whole subject is still under consideration, as I have stated in reply to other questions.