HC Deb 20 April 1939 vol 346 c502
59. Mr. Day

asked the Home Secretary the present strength of the women police in the Metropolitan Police district; the total strength of this establishment which he has sanctioned; and whether there are any women police officers permanently attached to the Criminal Investigation Department?

Sir S. Hoare

The present strength is one superintendent and 106 other ranks and the sanctioned establishment is 142. The number permanently attached to the Criminal Investigation Department is six.

Mr. Day

Are we to understand from that reply that the establishment is not complete?

Sir S. Hoare

Yes, Sir, and I would be very glad of the help of any hon. Member to make the establishment complete.