HC Deb 08 February 1968 vol 758 c211W
60. Mr. Roebuck

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what extent the qualities of wives are considered before men are recruited or promoted in the Metropolitan Police.

Mr. Taverne

The family background of all applicants for the Metropolitan Police is considered before they are accepted as recruits, for example to find out whether a close relative has any business which is incompatible with police service under the Police Regulations.