§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he plans to exercise his powers under section 8(4) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 to amend rule 21 of the current code of advertising standards in order to fulfil the requirements of the European broadcasting directive—89/552/EEC—and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydWe have no plans to amend the ITC code of advertising standards and practice. Rule 21 states
362Wallegations of racial abuse followed up by officers in the Metropolitan police force following the case of police constable Franklyn Asumah; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydI understand from the commissioner that these matters are being investigated by the complaints unit.
§ Mr. CoxTo 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 number of Metropolitan officers dismissed from the service in each of the last five years, for racial abuse to fellow officers.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThere have been no Metropolitan police officers dismissed from the service in the last five years for racial abuse to fellow officers.