§ Mr. RAMSDENasked the Home Secretary whether he proposes to re-open recruiting for the Metropolitan police among the soldiers who have been discharged from the Army?
§ Mr. SHORTTRecruiting for the Metropolitan police re-opened shortly after the conclusion of the Armistice, and has been in active progress since. Nearly all the recruits enlisted are men who have served in His Majesty's Forces during the War.
§ Mr. RAMSDENasked the Home Secretary whether he will take steps to familiarise men leaving the Army with the exceptional character of the openings in the Metropolitan Police Force and the police service throughout the country?
§ Mr. SHORTTYes, Sir. Active steps have been taken for this purpose in cooperation with the military authorities.