§ Mr. Dubsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many people were (a) arrested and (b) charged as a result of "Operation Delivery" in Bristol on 11 and 12 September; and with what offences;
(2) how many people charged as a result of "Operation Delivery" in Bristol on 11 and 12 September were (a) granted bail and (b) remanded in custody; and how many are still being held;
(3) how many people charged as a result of "Operation Delivery" in Bristol on 11 and 12 September have been (a) convicted and (b) acquitted; and how many charges have been (i) dropped or (ii) reduced;
(4) how many charged with affray as a result of "Operation Delivery" in Bristol on 11 and 12 September have been (a) convicted and (b) acquitted; and how many have had the charge (i) dropped or (ii) reduced and to what offence.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI understand from the chief constable of Avon and Somerset Police that a total of 109 persons were arrested as a result of the operation referred to. Fifty-eight persons were arrested for alleged drugs offences only. The remaining 51 persons were arrested for alleged offences not connected with the purpose of the operation. Details of the latter cases, including offences charged and the outcome of court proceedings, are being collected centrally and will be published in due course. However, information is not being collected centrally on whether those charged were remanded, and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.