HC Deb 30 April 1936 vol 311 cc1108-9W
Mr. DAY

asked the Home Secretary which of the provincial police forces have been supplied with wirelss receiving sets for their police motor-patrol cars by the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis; whether the members of the provincial police forces have been trained in wireless telegraphy by the Metropolitan police authorities; what has been the cost of the installation; and whether the Metropolitan Police Force has been reimbursed for any outlay in connection therewith?

Sir J. SIMON

The Essex County Constabulary is being supplied by the Metropolitan Police with wireless receiving sets for certain of their vehicles. At present four vehicles are being fitted. Four Essex officers have been trained arid three more are now under training. The Metropolitan Police Fund is, of course, being reimbursed the cost.