Copy of the Westminster Express containing two articles marked for attention: "What I Hear" by The Scout (containing a reference to the case of Ex-Inspector John Syme) and "Police 'Discipline' Scandal: the Syme case and an instance of excessive discipline." The latter is annotated by WSC "Sir E[dward] Troup [Permanent Under Secretary of State, Home Office] Please speak to me about this".

Letter from Sir Edward Henry [Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police] (New Scotland Yard) to WSC. He is concerned that WSC may over-rule his decision to dismiss Inspector [John] Syme from the Metropolitan Police and explains that he acted with the approval of Herbert Gladstone [former Home Secretary], and that if his decision were repealed it would place him in an "intolerable position". Signed manuscript. The first page of the letter is CHAR 12/7/28.

Printed letter from Ex-Inspector John Syme (13J Chapter Street, Westminster [London]) to the Scottish Members of the House of Commons. He appeals for their assistance against [WSC's] decision to refuse him the right of appeal to the House of Commons on grounds that he was a police officer, and says that he is forwarding the letter to the Scottish newspapers. Signed.

Newspaper cutting from the Westminster Express of an article entitled "Ex-Inspector [John] Syme: the case for a full and independent enquiry".

Newspaper cutting from the Police Review and Parade Gossip of an article entitled "The Case of Ex-Inspector Syme" including correspondence between "an old Policeman" and John Syme.

Letter from Edward Burch, Vice Chairman of the St George's H[anover] S[quare] Liberal Association, (9 Elizabeth Street, Eaton Square [London]) to WSC concerning the case of Ex-Inspector John Syme. He calls attention to a "widespread feeling of discontent" and appeals for an enquiry into the treatment of Syme and for "simple justice" to be done. Signed manuscript.

Letter from Ex-Inspector John Syme (13J Chapter Street, Westminster [London]) to [WSC] enclosing a newspaper cutting from The People [marked "w 35"] concerning his dismissal. He appeals for an enquiry and criticises the system of police discipline. Signed manuscript.

Copy of a confidential memorandum detailing the principles by which the military should assist the civil authorities during the strikes at Salford [Lancashire] including efforts which to avoid confrontation between the military and strikers, and the circumstances under which the military are to be deployed. Typescript. See CHAR 12/12/1-3.

Copy of a report on the railway strike. Subjects covered include: the suspension of goods trains which threatens the food supply to South Wales and the area between Newcastle, Liverpool, Nottingham and Hull and the lack of accurate information from the railway companies concerning efforts to resume services and the extent of the strike. Typescript with manuscript alterations and a note on the dorse concerning the return of troops and the enlistment of special constables.

Copy of a letter from [WSC, Home Office] to the Adjutant General concerning the presence of the Metropolitan Police in South Wales. As there is no sign of resolution in the strike it is proposed that the infantry force should be strengthened so that the police may be removed. WSC asks whether the War Office will be prepared to supply further infantry forces if Major-General [Cecil] Macready [Director of Personal Services, War Office] should require them. Unsigned typescript.

Letter from [WSC] to Edward Shortt expressing disquiet about reports of large reductions in the pay of the Metropolitan Police. Typescript copy.

Letter from Edward Shortt to WSC explaining that the pay of the Metropolitan police is not being reduced but that their bonus will disappear because the cost of living has fallen.

Circular letter from Brigadier-General Henry Malcolm (Privatklinik Drs von Norden and Lampe, Schiferstrasse 78-82, Frankfurt-am-Main, [Germany] to the members of the Supreme Allied Council and others describing the dangerous increase in the number of criminals in Germany and the need for the German police force to be augmented and fully armed if Germany is not to succumb to Bolshevism. Typescript copy sent with CHAR 2/117/102.

Suggested replies for Conservative candidates to questions on police pensions.

Letter from [Captain Charles] Fitzclarence (41 Ovington Square, Pont Street [London]) to WSC asking him to "give... favourable consideration" to his application for the post of Commissioner in the Metropolitan Police. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 12/2/80.

Letter from Nellie Melba (Ritz Hotel [London]) to WSC asking him to help Captain [Charles] Fitzclarence with his application for the post of Chief Constable [Commissioner] in the Metropolitan Police. Signed manuscript. See CHAR 12/2/79.

Letter from Sir Abe Bailey (38 Bryanston Square, [London]) to WSC congratulating him on becoming a brick-layer, asserting that [Sir William Joynson-Hicks, later 1st Lord Brentford] has split the Church, the police and the Conservative Party, and that the Labour Party will be strong at the next general election.

Letter from "Max" [1st Lord Beaverbrook, earlier Sir Max Aitken] (Cherkley, Leatherhead, Surrey) to WSC recommending him not to reply to [Herbert] Morrison's letter [CHAR 20/231/2-5, 6-9 or 13-17], suggesting it is a provocation, and that they should attack Morrison's policies on the police. [signed].

Speech notes, correspondence with individuals including Bernie Grant, Leader of Haringey Council and Michael Winner, Chairman of the Police Memorial Trust (5), and arrangements for the unveiling of a memorial to Police Constable Keith Blakelock, Haringey, London [following Blakelock’s death in the Broadwater Farm riot, Oct 1985].

Briefings for meetings with K M Safi Ullah, the Bangladesh High Commissioner [1988, not 1989 as marked], and the Police Federation and for an Australia Day reception, including cuttings on relations with Australia.

Briefings for a lunch with the Police Commissioners at Scotland Yard, and for a meeting with Scottish women Provosts. Also includes a letter confirming NK’s visit to Botswana (see KNNK 19/4).