§ 32. Mr. Dayasked the Home Secretary the number of foreign police officers who have been given facilities to visit and study the procedure and organisation of the Metropolitan police force during the three years ended to the last convenient date; from which countries these officers came; and whether reciprocal facilities have been granted to the officers of the Metropolitan police?
§ Sir S. HoareOne hundred and eighty-four foreign police officers from 35 different countries visited New Scotland Yard during the three years ended on 31st December, 1937; in some cases for a comparatively short interview and in 1243 other cases for the purpose of more extensive study. Officers of the Metropolitan police force have from time to time visited foreign countries to study the procedure and organisation of their police forces, and every facility has been afforded whenever it has been requested.
§ Mr. DayCan the right hon. Gentleman say how many of the officers of the Metropolitan police force have been given those facilities?
§ Sir S. HoareNot without notice. I dare say I might get the figures if a question were put on the Paper.