§ 38. Mr. Dayasked the Home Secretary the present strength of police officers employed in the uniformed branch and Criminal Investigation Department of the Metropolitan district, and the number of these officers who are on a 10-year service agreement; and the amount of gratuity they receive at the end of such service?
§ Sir S. HoareThe strength of the uniform branch on the 5th instant was 17,788, and of the Criminal Investigation Department 1,151. The strength of short service officers in the force was 1,135. On completing 10 years' approved service a short service officer will receive a gratuity related to his pay on leaving the force, amounting in the case of a constable to about £180 or £190, and to a proportionately larger sum in the case of a sergeant.
§ Mr. DayHow many police officers have been released from traffic duty since the traffic signals came into operation?
§ Sir S. HoareNo, Sir; not without notice.