§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what compensation has been paid by the Metropolitan police to Mr. J. Garfinkle of 110 Dirleton road, London E16; what was the justification for the payment; and to what incident it related.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMr. Garfinkle was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled drug but was released
388Wwithout being charged. In a civil action claiming damages for assault; wrongful arrest and unlawful detention he was awarded compensation of £1,532.50p by the court.