§ 44. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the First Commissioner of Works what uniform is to be worn by the new corps of custodians at the Houses of Parliament?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe uniform to be worn will be similar to that of the present night-watch, with certain slight alterations.
§ Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the issue of hard helmets to these custodians as a protection in case of emergency?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI really do not think that is necessary.
§ 46. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the First Commissioner of Works which are the posts at which it is proposed to substitute custodians for police officers while Parliament is sitting?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe six posts in question are all situated in the House of Lords.
§ 55. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the proposed reduction of the police employed at the Houses of Parliament will entail a corresponding reduction in the Metropolitan Police?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Gilmour)Yes, Sir; on the introduction of the custodians it is hoped to reduce the authorised establishment of the Metropolitan Police by about 40 men.