HC Deb 31 March 1938 vol 333 c2170
49. Mr. McEntee

asked the Home Secretary by whom and under what authority the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District is appointed; and whether expenditure of moneys by that department is approved by the Treasury before being entered into?

Sir S. Hoare

The Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District is appointed by the Crown under Section 10 of the Metropolitan Police Act, 1829. Responsibility for approving expenditure from the Metropolitan Police Fund rests not on the Treasury but on the Home Secretary as the police authority for the Metropolis.

Mr. McEntee

Has any amendment of any kind been made in the powers or duties of the Receiver since 1829, and, if not, is it not time that this matter was reviewed?

Sir S. Hoare

No amendment has been made, because no amendment has been needed.