§ Mr. Alan SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) when the Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire expects to make a decision relating to the suspension and investigation of DS McElroy; [78208]
(2) what explanation he has been given for the continued suspension of DS McElroy following the Crown Prosecution Service's decision not to pursue charges; [78212]
(3) what have been the costs of the suspension and investigation of DS McElroy from the Nottinghamshire Constabulary since 10 April 1997; [78206]
238W(4) if he will refer the case of DS McElroy to the Chief Inspector of Constabulary for a report on (a) the cost and conduct of the investigation, (b) compliance with regulations, (c) the status of the participating witness in the investigation and (d) the impact of the investigation on the explosives case which DS McElroy had been working on; [78209]
(5) what reasons the case of DS McElroy was not referred to the Police Complaints Authority under the Police (Complaints) (Mandatory Referrals etc.) Regulations 1985. [78207]
§ Mr. BoatengDisciplinary matters relating to individual officers are the responsibility of chief officers of police. I am told that DS McElroy remains suspended while consideration is given to possible disciplinary proceedings, and that following a complaint by a member of the public, Nottinghamshire Constabulary has referred its handling of the case to the Police Complaints Authority for independent investigation.