§ 30. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Home Secretary what is the present cost of the special constabulary in the Metropolitan area; how many paid officials are attached to the special constabulary; and what is the annual total of their salaries and emoluments?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe present cost of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary Reserve is approximately £18,000 per annum. Two officers and four clerks at headquarters and 23 clerks in the offices of the local commandants are paid salaries totalling approximately £5,200 per annum.