§ 83. Sir Richard Glynasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for reports from the chief constable to ascertain how many hours overtime have been worked by Dorset police in the 12 months to the latest convenient date in attempting to recapture absconders from Dorset borstals, on what was the cost involved, and on whom the extra charge has fallen.
§ Mr. George ThomasI am informed by the Chief Constable of Dorset that some 1,100 hours' overtime were worked by members of the force during the 12 months up to 10th July as a result of boys absconding from borstals in Dorset. Compensation was given for nearly half this overtime by time off in lieu; and the estimated cost of payments in respect of the remainder amounts to about £490. This is chargeable to the local police fund and attracts 50 per cent. Exchequer grant.