§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of the area regarding the number of police officers who were employed to keep order in Scarborough during the invasion of the resort by Mods on 5, 6 and 7 April; how many were injured; what was the nature of each injury sustained; how many police dogs and horses were used; and what was the cost of drafting in extra officers to assist with keeping order;
(2) how many people were arrested for theft in Scarborough on 5, 6 and 7 April 12W 1980; and what sentence or fines were imposed;
(3) how many people were arrested for assault in Scarborough on 5, 6 and 7 April 1980; and what sentences or fines were imposed;
(4) how many people were arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour in Scarborough on 5, 6 and 7 April; how many were convicted; and what were the penalties imposed.
§ Mr. WhitelawI understand from the chief constable of North Yorkshire that a maximum of 259 police officers were deployed during the disturbances in Scarborough on 5, 6 and 7 April. Six officers were injured, one suffering brief concussion and bad abrasions, the others minor bruising and sprains. Nineteen police dogs were used, but no horses. No assistance was required from other forces; the cost of the police operation is not yet available.
Eleven people were arrested for theft, 12 for assault, and 22 for being drunk and disorderly; most of them have yet to appear in court.