HC Deb 28 March 1946 vol 421 cc85-6W
95. Mr. Lambert

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether recognition will be given to members of the Devon constabulary for the extra duties imposed on them by the escapes of Borstal boys from the prison at Princetown.

Mr. Ede:

This is primarily a matter for the local police authority. So far as the regular policemen are concerned, any who are required to be on duty in excess of their normal hours are entitled to equivalent time off, or in lieu to payment at overtime rates. As regards special constables it is open to the police authority to reimburse any loss of wages or out-of-pocket expenses.

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