§ 49. Mr. McEnteeasked 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. HoareThe 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. McEnteeHas 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. HoareNo amendment has been made, because no amendment has been needed.