HC Deb 10 February 1983 vol 36 cc415-6W
Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police vehicles attached to Brixton police station, or operating in the Brixton police division, have been damaged in each of the last seven months; what was the cost of repair or replacement of the vehicles in each month; what was the cause of the damage; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mayhew

We understand from the Commissioner that the information requested is as follows:

Month Number of police vehicles damaged that were attached to Brixton police station or operating in the Brixton area Cost of repairs £
July 1982 3 105
August 1982 4 46–50
September 1982 3 70
October 1982 3 120
November 1982 8 680
December 1982 4 84
January 1983 2 150

We are informed that the damage mainly resulted from stone throwing or tyres being slashed.

Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many policemen attached to Brixton police station, or operating in the Brixton area, have been injured in each of the last seven months; how many have received hospital treatment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mayhew

We understand from the Commissioner that the information requested is as follows:

their problem of the Ghanaian immigrants in the knowledge of how the United Kingdom has dealt with similar difficulties.

Mr. Waddington

No.