§ 19. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the amount of damage done to private property during the riots in the Metropolitan area in May; and whether any damages in respect of the riots have been assessed, or paid, to sufferers under the Riot Damages Act, 1886?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir J. Simon)No estimate can at present be given, and no compensation has yet been awarded or paid.
§ 20. Mr. KINGasked how many special constables in the Metropolitan area were injured during the riots in May; and whether compensation or expenses of medical attendance has been, or will be, granted in such cases?
§ Sir J. SIMONTwelve special constables were injured. I am glad to say in no case seriously. Medical aid was in most cases declined. In the four cases where there was medical attendance the expenses have been, or will be, borne by police funds.