§ 20. Mr. LUNNasked the Home Secretary whether a member of the Metropolitan police who is injured in connection with sporting events is placed on the sick list as injured on duty; and, in the event of his being returned medically unfit for police duty, under what particular category is he treated under the Police Pensions Acts?
§ Sir J. GILMOURA member of the Metropolitan Police Force who is injured while taking part in sports is not regarded as having been injured on duty: and if he has to retire following such an injury he is entitled not to a special pension but to an ordinary pension or a gratuity under Section 2 (1) (b) or (d) of the Police Pensions Act, the amount of course depending upon his pay and his length of service at the time of his retirement.
§ Mr. LUNNIs it not a fact that they are expected to take part in these sports as part of their duties and, if that be so, should they not be entitled to ordinary compensation?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNo, Sir.
§ 21. Mr. LUNNasked the Home Secretary if he will state the number of men at present on the sick list as a consequence of injuries received or sickness 1860 resulting from participation in police sports?
§ Sir J. GILMOURAt the present time 32 members of the Metropolitan Police Force are on the sick list for the reason stated—one sergeant and 31 constables.