§ Mr. SWANasked the Home Secretary what was the strength and total emoluments of the special branch of the Metropolitan Police in 1913–14 and 1919–20; and what are the numbers and emoluments provided for in 1920–21?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe strength of the Special Branch in 1913–14 was 112 of all ranks, with pay and allowances of £19,325 8s. 7d. On the 1st January, 1920, the strength was 121, with pay and allowances amounting to £42,092 6s. The increase is due mainly to the higher scale886W of police pay. The numbers provided for in 1920–21 are the same as for the past year, with a slight increase in emoluments owing to promotions.