§ Mr. Parkerasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that there is a growing discontent among the Metropolitan police war reserve at the lowness of their weekly wages which, after deductions, insurance, and boot allowance, amounts to £2 19s. 5d.; and whether he will consider some revision, in view of the increase in the cost of living?
§ Sir J. AndersonThe rate of pay for the police auxiliary service is that laid down for the civil defence services generally. While this rate may require reconsideration in the light of any substantial change of circumstances, I have no reason to think that under present conditions it calls for review.