§ 66. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the mackintoshes worn by the Metropolitan Police allow no immediate access to the truncheon, there being no slit in the side pocket as there is in the greatcoats worn by the Metropolitan Special Constabulary.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerA Metropolitan police officer who is wearing a mackintosh has no difficulty in getting hold of his truncheon on the rare occasions when this is necessary, as the mackintosh has a vent at the back and is of light material.