METROPOLITAN POLICE ORPHANAGE.

HC Deb 03 June 1937 vol 324 cc1158-9

30. Mr. Short

asked the Home Secretary the financial position of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage and the estimated annual income?

Sir S. Hoare

With the hon. Member's permission I will send him a copy of the annual report of the Orphanage when it is published shortly: it contains the statement of accounts for the year to 31st December last. The future annual income is estimated at about £26,000.

31. Mr. Short

asked the Home Secretary whether the Charity Commissioners have been consulted in connection with the proposed sale of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage; whether the sale has been completed; what is the number of resident children affected; and whether suitable leaving outfit was provided?

Sir S. Hoare

Yes, Sir: the Charity Commissioners have been consulted, but the sale has not yet been completed. Sixty-eight children will be in residence at the date of closing, and each will be given the usual leaving outfit.