Marquess of CLYDESDALEasked the Home Secretary if he will give figures showing the total salary in 1921 and 1932, 1920W and the cash reduction and percentage reduction in salary during this period, of a policeman on a salary of £256 in 1921?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThe figures depend to some extent upon the particular force in question. In the case of a constable in the Metropolitan Police Force who was receiving in 1921 in pay and bonus, less the usual deductions for pension, the sum of £256 per annum, the pay, less rateable deductions, in 1932 would be approximately £208, a reduction of £48, or 18.8 per cent. In addition to his salary, a police constable receives boot allowance of 1s. a week, a free house or rent allowance in lieu, and free uniform or a plain clothes allowance in lieu.