§ Mr. Tilleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, as the police authority for the Metropolitan Police district, he is empowered to ask for a report on any aspect of policing in London from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.
§ Mr. WhitelawUnder section 1 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1829, where the efficient administration of the Metropolitan Police force is concerned, I can require the commissioner to make reports to me.