§ Mr. McENTEEasked the Home Secretary whether machinery exists for dealing with disciplinary offences by special constables; whether the officer against whom an offence is alleged may be represented by a brother officer or legally; and whether copies of all reports against him are supplied to him, as in the case of the regular police?
§ Sir H. SAMUELYes, Sir. In the Metropolitan Special Constabulary there is provision for setting up a Discipline Board, consisting of a chairman and other special constables. It is the practice to select those with legal experience. The officer against whom complaint is made may, at his request, be represented by a brother officer. Copies of all reports against him used in the inquiry are supplied to him. The procedure to be followed in the county and borough police forces outside the Metropolitan Police District is a matter for the police authority concerned.
§ Mr. McENTEEasked the Home Secretary the annual cost of the maintenance of the Metropolitan special constabulary, the number of full- and part-time officers, and their rates of remuneration or emoluments?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThe present cost of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary Reserve is approximately £18,500 a year. Three officers and three clerks at headquarters and 21 clerks in the offices of the local commandants are paid salaries totalling approximately £5,040 a year. One commandant's clerk is employed part-time only, the officers and the other clerks full-time.