§ Mr. McGOVERNasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the length of suspension that was imposed on Sergeant Craik and the constable involved in the Hillhouse assault case at Cambuslang; the date of suspension and date of reinstatement; if they were paid for the period of suspension where they are now stationed; and if the legal expenses in the civil action fall wholly or partly on the local authority?
§ Sir G. COLLINSAs I stated in my reply to the hon. Member's question of 3rd July last, of which I am sending him a copy, the police officers referred to were suspended from duty for the period 10th January, 1934, to 2nd February, 1934, both dates inclusive. They were subsequently granted three months leave of absence without pay. Their leave expired on 3rd May, 1934, and they resumed duty on the following day. During their period of suspension the officers were placed on half pay. I understand that Sergeant Craik is now stationed at Whiterigg and the constable at Hamilton. As regards the last part of the question, I am informed that the officers have not so far made any application to the police authority for assistance in their defence in the civil action. The action, I understand, is stillsub judice.