§ Sir C. CAYZERasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the watch committees of many town councils view with distrust the fact that the Home Office Committee, set up to consider the question of the deductions from police pay and allowances, comprises eight police officers, three Government officials, and only four representatives of the ratepayers and taxpayers; and whether he will increase the last-named representation so as to command greater public confidence?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI have received several resolutions on the subject, but I am not aware of any general dissatisfaction with the constitution of the Committee. The object in view in constituting the Committee was to give representation to the police authorities and the various ranks of the police service830W without unduly enlarging the Committee. The Committee has now completed its labour, and, I am happy to say, has presented a unanimous Report, which I am now considering.