§ Lord Campbell-Savoursasked Her Majesty's Government:
On what basis the Police Complaints Authority can justify a six-month inquiry period in relation to a case where the act of violence against the person complained of by Mr Colin May of Erith was captured on a video in its entirety and provided to the police at the commencement of the inquiry. [HL3463]
§ Lord RookerThe Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police informs me that a total of 15 officers are to be interviewed for this investigation, many of whom were present at the incident. To date, 12 have been interviewed. Interviews with the other three have been arranged for the beginning of April. The Police Complaints Authority expects the investigation to be concluded by the end of April.