§ Mr. Carsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many men, and of what ranks, are employed in the RUC Complaints Department; and how many complaints have been substantiated since 1st January 1975.
§ Mr. DunnI am informed by the Chief Constable that 19 police officers are at present employed in the Complaints and Discipline Branch as follows: one Chief Superintendent; two Superintendents; six Chief Inspectors; seven Inspectors; one sergeant; two constables.
During the period 1st January 1975 to 31st October 1976, 2,879 complaints against police officers and traffic wardens were received and 205 complaints were substantiated.