§ Mr. Andrew Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what regulations govern the resignation of a senior police officer of (a) the City of London police or (b) the Metropolian police in order to accept a position in industry or commerce.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggAn officer below the rank of assistant chief constable (commander in the Metropolitan 285W and City of London forces) must give one month's written notice of intention to resign. Assistant chief constables and above who have reached the age of 55 can resign after giving three months' written notice but need the police authority's consent if they wish to resign at an earlier age. Police officers are free to accept business appointments on leaving the police service.