§ 34. Mr. DAYasked the Home Secretary what steps the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis has taken, and with what result, to establish a first police reserve in the Metropolitan area; and is it proposed to use these officers to direct traffic for processions and ceremonial events?
§ Mr. LLOYDA register of suitable pensioners is maintained at Scotland Yard. There are, at present, about 160 names on this register. In the event of these officers being employed, they would assist the regular police in any of their duties as the occasion demanded.
§ Mr. DAYIs it a fact that the Commissioner of Police is considering increasing the reserve? When will these arrangements or instructions be issued?