§ 58. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary how many policemen attended the meeting that was held by the British Union of Fascists at Burghley Hall, 37 Leytonstone; whether the assistance of the police was asked for by this organisation; and was any charge made for their services?
Captain CROOKSHANKI am informed by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that 12 police officers were on duty outside the premises on which the meeting was held. No request for police assistance was made by the organisers of the meeting, and the police were present as a precautionary measure in case of disorder arising. No charge was made for their services.