§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he proposes to reply to recent representations from the Northumbria police authority.
§ Mr. Peter LloydMy right hon. Friend has received a request from Northumbria police authority for a special payment to meet costs arising from the recent disturbances on Tyneside. This is receiving urgent consideration and my right hon. Friend will reply as soon as possible.