HC Deb 06 April 1939 vol 345 cc2973-4
21. Mr. Day

asked the Home Secretary whether he will give particulars of the number of members of the Metropolitan Police force who were suspended, dismissed, or required to resign as an alternative to dismissal during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date?

Sir S. Hoare

During the period 1st April, 1938, to 31st March, 1939, 68 officers were suspended; 16 officers were dismissed and 18 officers were required to resign as an alternative to dismissal.

Mr. Day

Has the Minister any record of the number of appeals made to him under the Police Appeals Act, 1927?

Sir S. Hoare

I have not got the figures here.

Mr. Day

Has the right hon. Gentleman got the number of appeals dismissed by him?