§ 21. Mr. Dayasked the Home Secretary what, if any, changes are contemplated in the near future in the uniform or dress of mobile police in the Metropolitan police area?
§ Sir J. SimonI am informed by the Commissioner of Police that authorised drivers of police motor vehicles have recently been permitted to wear shoes instead of boots while driving, and that an experiment is being made with a new type of waterproof trouser for motor-cyclists. The suitability of the present coats and hats worn by motor-cyclists is also under review.
§ Mr. DayCan the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that these mobile police will not wear civilian clothes?