HC Deb 22 January 1931 vol 247 cc343-4
33. Commander O. LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the fact that the aid of Scotland Yard was not sought by the police authorities engaged in the investigation of the recent death of a woman motorist at Otterburn; and whether any investigation has been made of the possibility of organising a central detective force available for use in all parts of the country on the lines of that established in France and other countries?

Mr. SHORT

My right hon. Friend understands that the chief constable did not ask the Commisisoner of Police for assistance. As regards the second part of the question, he would refer to the reply given on 30th October to the hon. Member for Newcastle North (Sir N. Grattan-Doyle).

Commander LOCKER-LAMPSON

Will the hon. Gentleman suggest that the local police should call in the London?

Mr. SHORT

I do not think it is for me to make any suggestion at all.