HC Deb 12 November 1987 vol 122 cc208-9W
Mr. Boateng

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in the light of public concern at the recent remarks attributed to Superintendent Ganley, he will publish figures on crimes committed on the Stonebridge estate, over the most recent period for which figures are available, broken down by(a) the crime, (b) the age, sex and race of the offender or alleged offender and (c) the age, sex and race of the victim.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

This information is not available in this form. I am writing to the hon. Member.

Mr. Boateng

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis on the disciplinary action taken with respect to Superintendet Bill Ganley following the publication of racially divisive comments attributed to him.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

No. I understand that the Commissioner takes the view that no ground exists for disciplinary action to be taken against Superintendent Ganley.

Mr. Boateng

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in the light of public concern about remarks attributed to Superintendent Ganley at a local police consultative committee, he will revise his Department's guidelines on such committees.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

No. We see no reason to revise existing guidance on consultation arrangements set and in Home Office circular 2/1985 in the light of press reports of Superintendent Ganley's statements.