§ 27. Mr. Dayasked the Home Secretary the number of officers of the Metropolitan Police Force engaged on police duty outside the Metropolitan area for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; and the gross number of days these officers were engaged on such duty and the maximum number that were employed in any one day in outside duties?
§ Sir S. HoareThe number of Metropolitan Police officers regularly employed outside the Metropolitan Police District during the year ended on 31st May, 1938, varied between 50 and 57. In addition, a number of officers normally employed within the Metropolitan Police District were employed outside the district, either individually for short periods or, at various public functions, in substantial numbers. The largest number so employed on any one day was 639, in connection with the Ascot races.
§ Sir S. HoareI do not know whether they receive extra money for their services, but the expense is met by the racecourse authorities or the other people who employ them.
§ Sir S. HoareNo, it goes in aid of the rates and taxes.