§ 54. Mr. SHORTasked the Home Secretary the number of policewomen in the Metropolitan Police Force; and what increase, if any, has occurred since 1931?
§ Sir J. SIMONThe strength of women police in the Metropolitan Police district has increased, in the period referred to, 1937 from 47 to 66. I have now sanctioned a revised total establishment of 142, and the necessary steps are being taken to give effect by stages to this decision.