§ Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if promotion in the police force in Malta is by seniority, examination or selection; what percentage of such posts is filled from outside the service; what person or committee is responsible for the selection; and on What principles selections are made.
Mr. lain MacleodPromotion in the Malta Police Force is on merit and seniority supplemented in certain cases by examination. Of the 52 officers in the force 23, including the present Commissioner, entered as inspectors and 29 were promoted within the force.
Recommendations for promotion are made by the Commissioner of Police to the Governor who considers the recommendations in consultation with his advisors. A Public Service Commission is shortly to be established when promotion to inspector and above will be by the Governor acting on the advice of the Commission.