§ 87. Mr. Parkinasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what stocks of choke neck tunics are still held by the Metropolitan Police; how soon he expects to be able to discontinue the use of this type by special constables; and whether he will arrange for its immediate withdrawal from special constables of the Thames River Police and its replacement by a garment more easily removable in water.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe Commissioner of Police has informed me that there are sufficient stocks of the old type of jacket to last a number of years, and I would not at present be justified in authorising the purchase and issue of jackets of the new type. I am not aware that difficulties have arisen in the Thames Division, but I will gladly look into any special points that the hon. Member may have to raise.