HC Deb 07 June 1951 vol 488 c1213
33. Mr. Bossom

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police are now stationed in the area adjacent to the Battersea Pleasure Gar dens and Fun Fair; and how many were stationed there before these were opened.

Mr. Ede

Before the Gardens and Fun Fair opened the effective strengths of the stations directly concerned were 427 inspectors, sergeants and constables. These are now supplemented by temporary daily aid from other stations amounting to 171 inspectors, sergeants and constables.

Mr. Bossom

Does this mean that these are withdrawn from service in the remainder of the Metropolis or are they additional?

Mr. Ede

It involves a re-arrangement of duties generally.

Mr. Bossom

In other words, they are withdrawn from the remainder of London?

Mr. Ede

The Metropolitan police district covers a very wide area.

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