The dinner finished, the Arrestor searches for his post dinner cigarette. At this time of the night, the only place he can get cigarettes is the railway station, some five miles away. Or from the Arrested, five feet away. The choice is simple. And time saving.
All reports are to be made in triplicate.
There is an inadequate supply of paper. There are families to be maintained. Writing paper is costly. The Arrestor have to make do with what is left after the essential stationary requirements at home. With public funds.