HC Deb 26 April 1999 vol 330 c77W
Dr. Kumar

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the amount of money paid by Cleveland Police to each of the three Cleveland police officers relating to the libel case involving allegations of sexual harassment; and if he will make a statement. [81850]

Mr. Boateng

On counsel's advice, the case was settled out of court and agreement was reached to pay each of the male officers £15,000.

Dr. Kumar

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish the legal costs of Cleveland Police in the recent libel case relating to allegations of sexual harassment against three Cleveland police officers; and if he will make a statement. [81851]

Mr. Boateng

The total legal costs for this case are not yet available.