HC Deb 22 June 1939 vol 348 c2455W
Miss Rathbone

asked the Home Secretary whether he has yet arrived at a decision concerning the appointment of women as special constables; and, if so, under what conditions?

Mr. Peake

My right hon. Friend asked police authorities and chief officers of police in March last to bear in mind the possibility of employing women on various classes of emergency work. This work, however, would not necessitate the possession of police powers and my right hon. Friend does not gather that the appointment of women as special constables is contemplated as a rule.