HC Deb 24 February 1992 vol 204 cc382-3W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much was received by the Metropolitan police from London Football League clubs in respect of matches called off last season 1990–91 and 1991–92 to date.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that the Metropolitan police received £5,316 for matches postponed during the 1990–91 season. To date no payments have been received for the 1991–92 season.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the minimum amount of notice required by the Metropolitan police in respect of Football Association cup and league matches in London.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

This is a matter for the Commissioner of the Metropolis. I understand that safety certificates for most London clubs require that the police be notified of fixtures 28 days beforehand. In the case of cup match replays, the police require 10 days notice. The police are sometimes able to accommodate fixtures with less notice, depending on other operational commitments.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the total amount received by the Metropolitan police from London's Football League clubs in respect of charges for police services in seasons 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92 to date.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that the information is as follows:

Amount received by the Metropolitan police
Season £
1989–90 2,384,379
1990–91 2,394,469
1991–921 1,051,642
1 To 20 February.