§ Mr. Arthur Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what salary is paid to a newly-qualified police constable in the Metropolitan area.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe basic pay of a Metropolitan Police constable on appointment is £3,189 a year, if he is less than 605W 22 years old, rising after two years—the normal period of probationary service—to £3,747. The salary of a constable aged 22 or over on appointment in his first three years of service is £3,747. In addition, such officers receive £319 a year London weighting and £325 a year London allowance, together with overtime payments and rent allowance as appropriate.