§ Mr. Soleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many rewards of £5,000 or more were facilitated by the Metropolitan police in each year since 1975; and what was the highest single amount in each year.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis tells me that no reward payment of £5,000 or more has been made by the Metropolitan police from public funds in any year since 1975. On occasion, in order to maintain the confidentiality of informants, the Metropolitan police also facilitate the payment of rewards offered by private institutions such as Insurance companies, banks, and so on. It is not the practice of the Metropolitan police to release details of any reward payment.