As long as he takes a seat at the Police Commissioner Committee, asks a few questions, nods, and casually writes a note in the memorandum like "I hope Sir Arthur Hastings can continue his effective assistance to the Government with his honorable professional experience and ethics," that would be sufficient.
Because Arthur has no reason to oppose the new Police Bill at all, all he needs is a signal from the Whig Party, and the Home Secretary's personal visit is the starting gun.
As things stand now, even the most pessimistic individuals within Scotland Yard do not doubt that the new Police Bill will pass through Parliament with unstoppable momentum.
And after the bill is passed, due to the expansion of jurisdiction, Scotland Yard will surely have a surge in positions—Chief of Police, Police Superintendent, and the Police Chief role that Ledley is so eager about, or even... even the Assistant Police Director could be contemplated...
