§ Sir G. Mitchesonasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that in a number of cases the voluntary parade notices issued to Metropolitan special constables for duty 3,477 on Wednesday, 9th June, in connection with the Trooping of the Colour were 379W dated 8th June; and, having regard to the fact that the date of this ceremonial had been known for many weeks, will he take steps to ensure that in future members of the Metropolitan special constabulary receive adequate notice so that they can make the necessary arrangements to be tree to undertake the duty for which they are required?
§ Mr. LloydThe Commissioner of Police informs my right hon. Friend that he much regrets that the services of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary for duty on the occasion of the Trooping of the Colour on 9th June were, by an oversight, not asked for until 8th June. Steps have been taken to ensure that adequate notice is given in future.