§ 85. Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Metropolitan Police were stationed daily near Briggs Bodies factory, Dagenham, during the past week; why they were so posted and by what authority; and what proportion of the cost of these police activities was paid by Messrs. Briggs.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerDuring the week ending on Sunday, 27th January, two police officers were on duty near the factory at all times, except between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunday, when one officer was withdrawn. Since then two officers have been on duty at night and the number on duty in the day-time has varied from four to twenty-seven. These men have been posted on the authority of the Commissioner of Police in order to ensure the maintenance of public order and prevent obstruction of the highway. No part of the cost has been met by the firm.