§ Mr. COVEasked the Home Secretary what proposals he outlined at the recent police conference with regard to extending the new officer class established for the Metropolitan Police to the provinces; and when he proposes to table the proposals?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI think there must be some misunderstanding. At the central conference of the Police Federation of England and Wales, I referred to the measures which are being taken for the selection and training of men for the higher ranks of the Metropolitan Police, but I outlined no new proposals and I made no suggestion that the measures designed for the Metropolitan Police should be extended to other forces.
§ Mr. LUNNasked the Home Secretary whether he will state the method of selection employed in the appointment to superior officer ranks of the Metropolitan 1135W Police of persons without previous police experience; and whether any further appointments of a similar character are to be made?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe officers in question have been selected after a careful examination of the records and qualifications of a number of persons considered suitable for the duties of the posts to which they have been appointed. Only very few more such appointments are needed to complete the Government's proposals for the reorganisation of the force.
§ Mr. LUNNasked the Home Secretary the names of persons appointed to the Metropolitan Police from outside sources since the appointment of Lord Trenchard
Name of appointed. Rank to which appointed and date Subsequent promotions and date. Annual pay. Gross. Net. £ s. d. £ s. d. Colonel the Hon. Maurice Drummond. Chief Constable, 5.10.32. Deputy Assistant Commissioner, 5.7.33. 1,000 0 0 850 0 0 Mr. R. M. Howe Chief Constable, 16.2.32. Deputy Assistant Commissioner, 1.11.33. 1,000 0 0 850 0 0 Mr. J. E. H. Nott-Bower Chief Constable, 29.6.33. Deputy Assistant Commissioner, 1.12.33. 1,000 0 0 850 0 0 Lieut.-Colonel G. H. R. Halland. Deputy Assistant Commissioner. Not serving yet. 1.000 0 0 850 0 0 Sir Francis Griffith Chief of constable, 18.9.33. — 800 0 0 680 0 0 Major Conyers-Baker Chief Constable, 1.11.33. — 800 0 0 680 0 0 Major De Chair Chief Constable, 8.11.33. — 800 0 0 680 0 0 Major Ferguson Chief Constable 1.11.33. — 800 0 0 680 0 0 Mr. Senior Superintendent Not serving yet 550 0 0 467 10 0 Major Margetson Chief Inspector, 1.12. 33. Ditto 440 18 3 374 15 8 Captain Bolton Chief Inspector 1.12.33. Ditto 440 18 3 374 15 8 Flight-Lieut. Lloyd-Williams. Chief Inspector, 1.12.33. Ditto 440 18 3 374 15 8 Lieut.-Commander Best Chief Inspector 1.12.33. Ditto 440 18 3 374 15 8
§ Mr. LUNNasked the Home Secretary under what statutory regulations recent appointments to the rank of chief inspector were made in the Metropolitan Police; what were the special qualifications possessed by the men who had no previous police experience; and what 1136W as Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis; the ranks to which appointed and dates; the subsequent promotions of such officers and the respective salaries, conditions of service, and pension commitments; and also the total annual cost that will fall upon the Police Vote?
§ Sir J. GILMOURParticulars are appended. The conditions of service are as laid down for the force generally, and for pension as under the Police Pensions Acts: none of the persons appointed is entitled to reckon any previous service for pension. The total annual cost for salaries, allowances and pensions will be approximately £15,000 per annum, of which half will fall upon the Police Vote, England and Wales.
arrangements are being made for their tuition and training as police officers?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThere is no specific regulation dealing with appointments to the rank of chief inspector in the Metropolitan Police from outside the force, and no regulation preventing such appoint- 1137W ments. Of the four officers concerned, two had much administrative experience, one as Provost Marshal, the third had been selected for the Indian police, and the fourth has technical experience needed in the post which he is to take up. They will be put under the immediate supervision of experienced senior officers, who will take such steps as may be necessary to familiarise them with their duty.