§ Mr. Denvilleasked the Home Secretary whether he will give the number of constables, provincial and metropolitan, of all ranks, who are entitled to their pensions but who still retain their position, thus preventing promotion and employment?
§ Sir S. HoareIn the Metropolitan Police Force, 368 members at present serving are entitled to retire on pension, but of these only 61 (including 45 constables and sergeants) are entitled to retire on maximum pension. Corresponding figures for the County and Borough Forces are not available. I am not prepared to accept without qualification the suggestion at the end of the question.