HC Deb 30 April 1914 vol 61 c1874W
Mr. WEDGWOOD

asked the Home Secretary whether the special or political branch of the Criminal Investigation Department of Scotland Yard forms a part of the Metropolitan Police and is under the authority of the Commissioners?

Mr. McKENNA

There is no "political" branch of the Criminal Investigation Department. As regards the special branch, the answer is in the affirmative.