§ Mr. COOPERasked how many inspectors, sergeants, constables, and detectives of the Metropolitan Police were on duty outside the Metropolitan police district during the late visit of the Czar; whether any payment will be made for this police service; and, if so, will this payment include every charge?
§ Mr. GLADSTONEA detachment of Metropolitan Police—104 in number—was sent to Cowes on the occasion of the recent visit of the Emperor of Russia. The expense falls in the first instance on the Metropolitan Police Fund; but, as I intimated in answer to a question on 14th June, I am in communication with the Treasury as to the grant of an increased contribution from Imperial Funds in respect of the Imperial duties now performed by the Metropolitan Police.