§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Home Secretary what ranks there were in the Metropolitan Police Force above the rank of sub-divisional inspector, and how many officers in each rank, on 31st March, 1920, and on 31st March, 1937?
§ Sir S. HoareThe ranks in the Metropolitan Police Force above the rank of sub-divisional inspector, and the number of officers in each rank, on 31st March, 1920, and on 31st March, 1937, are as follow:
— 31st March 1920. 31st March 1937. Commissioner 1 1 Assistant Commissioner 4 5 Deputy Assistant Commissioner. 2 6 Chief Constable 4 10 Superintendent 38 35 Chief Inspector 38 76 Total 87 133