§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will call for reports from chief constables about police officers when on duty receiving food, drinks and other sustenance from persons or organisations connected with crime which might be under investigation; and whether police officers when on such duty are expected to meet the cost of their meals out of their pay and allowances.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe answer to the first part of the Question is "No". The answer to the second part is that police officers who necessarily incur additional expense to obtain food because of duty requirements are entitled to subsistence and refreshment allowances.