§ 56. Mr. McEnteeasked the Home Secretary what number of members of the Metropolitan police force were hired by private organisations or persons during 12 months to the latest available date; and what amount of money was paid for such services?
§ Mr. LloydThe number of members of the Metropolitan police force hired by private organisations or persons during the 12 months ending December, 1938, was, on the basis of man days: 59 superintendents, 564 inspectors, 2,244 sergeants, 25,467 constables, and the sum of £33,368 8s. 10d. was paid to the Metropolitan Police Fund in respect of their services.
§ Mr. McEnteeIs the tendency during recent years for these hirings to increase or decrease?