HC Deb 16 July 1981 vol 8 c431W
Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the procedure adopted by the police in deciding on an application under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886.

Mr. Whitelaw

Claims for compensation under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 are the responsibility of the appropriate local authority or the receiver for the Metropolitan Police district. They consider whether any claim satisfies the statutory conditions.

Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the average amount of time between a successful application order the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 and the time the money has been paid to the applicant.

Mr. Whitelaw

This information is not available.

1970. Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much has been paid under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 since (a) 1945, (b) 1960 and (c)

Mr. Whitelaw

Comprehensive information is not held centrally.