§ Mr. LUNNasked the Home Secretary what Regulations are in force with regard to the arming of the police force; and who is the authority who decides what events justify the putting of these Regulations into practice?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe Regulations in force in the Metropolitan Police provide that officers engaged on night duty may carry automatic pistols for purposes of self-defence, if they so desire, and, in -the opinion of the station officer, can be trusted in their use. I have approved similar Regulations for county forces when application has been made; and Regulations for borough forces can be made by watch committees.