HC Deb 23 June 1938 vol 337 c1253
41. Mr. Tinker

asked the Home Secretary whether he will give consideration to allowing policemen on duty inside the Houses of Parliament to be without head-cover, helmets, as during the warm weather they are a discomfort?

Sir S. Hoare

After consultation with the Commissioner of Police I do not feel that there are any strong grounds for modifying the present practice in this matter. I have not had any evidence that the wearing of the helmet by men on duty in the Houses of Parliament causes discomfort.

Mr. Tinker

Will not the right hon. Gentleman consider giving them this relief during the warm weather? We always get into lighter clothing to meet the warm weather and surely these people are entitled to some consideration?

Mr. Gallacher

If the right hon. Gentleman does contemplate a change I hope he will be quite sure that he does not make them look like convicts.

Mr. Tinker

Will not the right hon. Gentleman give further consideration to this matter?