§ Mr. Ernie Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were the costs of policing the Colin Roach demonstrations in Hackney on 12 February and 12 March; and what were the numbers of police employed on these occasions.
§ Mr. MayhewWe understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that he estimates that the cost of police overtime incurred was approximately £10,200 on 12 February and £6,500 on 12 March. The numbers of police, including those held in reserve, employed to police the demonstrations and related events on the two days were 605 and 574 respectively.