§ Mr. HAYESasked the Secretary for Scotland whether the bonus to members of the Glasgow Police Force approved by him has been paid to all police officers 1977W serving during the period for which the bonus was payable, namely, 1st July, 1920, to 31st March, 1921; and, if not, what are the reasons for withholding the same?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe bonus in question has been paid to all police officers serving during the period mentioned, with the exception of certain officers who left the force before the Resolution to pay the bonus was passed, and whose addresses could not be ascertained; and with the further exception of seven men, who were not included on the ground that they were temporary constables whom it was not intended to appoint to the permanent force.