§ Sir R. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that recruitment to the Metropolitan Police is being inhibited by the inadequate rent allowance for London; and if he will take steps to remove this disincentive.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe maximum limit of rent allowance for the Metropolitan Police is under review at the present time in accordance with principles established in a Police Council agreement; detailed negotiations with the Metropolitan Joint Branch Board of the Police Federation are necessary and have already begun.