HC Deb 20 May 1935 vol 302 c13
31. Mr. McENTEE

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what allowances were made to the special con stables that were on duty in the Metropolitan area on the 6th May, and the cost?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Gilmour)

The only allowance made was by way of refreshment for those on duty for long periods. In the Metropolitan district a cash allowance was paid where claimed; in the City of London where many special constables did night duty food was provided. The total cost is expected to be about £20.