§ 48. Mr. Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has now given further consideration to the question of the licensing 2099 of private detectives; and whether he has yet reached a conclusion as to the possibilities of legislation.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeI have considered the suggestion that private detectives should be licensed, but I am not prepared to introduce legislation to give effect to it.
§ Mr. Harold DaviesDoes that reply mean that any Tom, Dick or Harry can set up as a private detective?
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeI would not like to commit myself on the gentlemen mentioned in the Question, but, unless there is evidence of grave abuse, I am not keen to extend the licensing system.