Mr. FRANK OWEN(by Private Notice) asked the Home Secretary if he has now made a decision to grant an inquiry into the circumstances in which Sergeant Price was required to resign from the Hereford City Police Force?
Sir H. SAMUELI have had this matter under consideration, and I have come to the decision to appoint a tribunal under the Police Appeals Act, 1927, to hear the appeal of ex-Sergeant Price against the decision of the Hereford Watch Committee that he should be required to resign.
Mr. OWENCan the right hon. Gentleman say when the inquiry will be held and if the proceedings will be public?
Sir H. SAMUELThe inquiry will be held within a short interval, but I cannot say the exact date. The question whether it should be public or not is for those who hold the inquiry to decide. I shall make it clear that as far as I am concerned there is no objection to it being in public.
§ Mr. HAYESWill the right hon. Gentleman certify the right of the officer to have legal assistance?
§ Mr. HAYESWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the point, because it has reference to the appointment of the tribunal itself?