HC Deb 19 November 1936 vol 317 c1902
44. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked the Home Secretary the result of the inquiries made by the Director of Public Prosecutions into the case of Detective-sergeant Whitehurst, who at Bow Street, on 3rd January of this year, was found by the magistrate to have given false evidence?

Sir J. SIMON

As I informed the House on 31st March last, Detective-sergeant Whitehurst's case was dealt with by disciplinary action. That course was decided upon after the Director of Public Prosecutions had carefully considered the question of taking criminal proceedings.

Mr. WHITE

Is this officer still a member of the force?

Sir J. SIMON

I would like to have that question put on the Paper. I think he was reduced to the rank of constable.

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