HC Deb 21 June 1938 vol 337 cc910-1W
Mr. R. C. Morrison

asked the Home Secretary whether any charitable funds exist for the assistance of dependants of pre-War police pensioners left entirely without means?

Sir S. Hoare

The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis has at his disposal a Relief Fund from which assistance may, in a case of need, be given to a Metropolitan police pensioner or to his widow; this Fund cannot, however, be used to assist a dependant other than a widow. I have no explicit information as to the position in the County and Borough forces.