§ 32. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he 1361 is aware of the practice of employing the police to inquire into the particulars of the employment and earnings of men who are entitled to awards under the Government scheme of compensation, 1921, and have reason to change their addresses; whether he is aware of the embarrassment and concern these inquiries are apt to cause to the men concerned; and whether he will institute some other means of ascertaining the information desired?
§ Mr. AMMONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; but according to my information the police invariably conduct these inquiries with consideration and discretion, and I do not think they should cause embarrassment to the men concerned. Instructions have, however, lately been issued which should ensure that such inquiries shall be conducted by police officers in plain clothes.