§ 90. Sir R. Aclandasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the strength of the regular police force in British Guiana at the time of the introduction of the new Constitution; what was its strength at the time of the suspension of the Constitution; and how many resignations have been received from the police force by persons intimating a desire to enrol in the People's Police Force.
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§ Mr. HopkinsonThe force consisted of 22 officers and 1,078 other ranks when the new Constitution was introduced and 27 officers and 1,080 other ranks when the decision to suspend the Constitution was announced. The answer to the third part of the Question is, "None."
§ 91. Sir R. Aclandasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies under what rule or ordinance operative in British Guiana members of the police force dissatisfied with their terms and conditions of service are prohibited from making representations to members of the House of Assembly or to Ministers.
§ Mr. HopkinsonThere is, of course, no such rule or ordinance.
§ 94. Sir L. Plummerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what information he has on the steps that had been taken at the time of the suspension of the Constitution to recruit a People's Police Force in British Guiana; how many enrolments had been made; and what were the terms and conditions of service offered.
§ Mr. HopkinsonA proposal for the formation of a voluntary police force in rural areas, which was clearly intended to form the basis of the People's Police, was made to the Commissioner of Police by Dr. Jagan. The proposal was later submitted by the Minister of Local Government to the Governor who rejected it. No recruitment, therefore, took place.