§ 23. Mr. J. A. L. DUNCANasked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the verdict of the coroner's court of murder by person or persons unknown in the ease of Vera Page, of Notting Hill, he 1802 will ensure that everything possible will be done to apprehend the murderer and that all suspects will be closely watched with a view to preventing other offences by the same persons?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThe police have taken the most energetic and pains taking measures to identify the person guilty of this abominable crime, and no effort is being or will be spared to obtain further evidence.
Viscountess ASTORWill the Home Secretary consider the advisability of appointing a number of women police in the district, especially in view of the anxiety of parents?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThat is rather a separate question, but I will convey the point to the Commissioner.
Lieut.-Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALLIs the right hon. Gentleman sure the police have sufficient powers to enable them to make inquiries and investigations and examine and cross-examine any individuals whom they suspect?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThere is another question on that.
Viscountess ASTORIs it not true that the Home Secretary said that one of the reasons for the increase in cases of criminal assault on children was the absence of women police? Does he not think it is really vital to have more women police?