§ Mr. Kellyasked the Home Secretary when the last increase in pay to the Metropolitan constabulary was made; and when the last increase in pay was made to the inspectors and higher paid officers?
§ Sir S. HoareThe rates of pay of sergeants and constables in all police forces in England and Wales are governed by the Police Regulations. There has been no increase since the introduction of the Desborough scale in March, 1919. The last increases in the pay of ranks between Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Sub-Divisional Inspector was in August, 1936; and of Inspectors was in August, 1937.
§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Home Secretary whether the inquiries by the criminal investigation department of the Metropolitan police force into allegations of bribery of City of London police by book-bakers, sharepushing firms, club proprietors, etc., which were instituted during last year, have now reached the stage where a Report can be made to this House as to any disciplinary action taken; and whether it is proposed to take criminal proceedings against those persons offering bribes, and/or against the acceptors of the bribes?
§ Sir S. HoareI am informed that, as a result of inquiries made by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis at the request of the Commissioner of Police for the City of London, disciplinary action has been taken against two detective inspectors of the City of London police force, both of whom were reduced to the rank of constable and have since left the force. Two other resignations have followed. The Director of Public Prosecutions was consulted, but advised that the evidence was insufficient to warrant any criminal proceedings in the matter.