§ 4. Mr. Gammansasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the normal establishment of "Y" division of the Metropolitan Police; what was the actual strength on 1st February, 1950, as compared with the figures for 1st February, 1949; and how many men resigned from this division, or asked to be transferred from it, during 1949, owing to lack of suitable housing accommodation.
§ Mr. EdeThe authorised establishment of "Y" division is 831; the actual strength on 1st February, 1949, was 646 and on 1st February, 1950, 639. Because of housing difficulties two men from the division resigned during the year and joined provincial forces; six asked to be transferred to other divisions of the Metropolitan Police and five of these were transferred.