Lord Carlile of Berriewasked Her Majesty's Government:
How long Chief Superintendent Ellie Baker, of the West Midlands Police, has been suspended from her post; and when a decision is likely to be reached on whether disciplinary action or other proceedings will be taken against her; and [HLI334]
How many police officers above the rank of inspector had been suspended on pay for six months or more on 1 January 2003; and what was the total amount of gross salary and other emoluments paid to those officers during their periods of suspension; and [HL1335]
How many police officers above the rank of inspector were suspended in each police force in England and Wales on 1 January 2003. [HL1336]
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§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonThe West Midlands Police inform me that Detective Chief Superintendent Ellie Baker was suspended on 4 November 2002 following a complaint by a member of the public, which is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Service under the supervision of the Police Complaints Authority. The West Midlands Police further inform me that at this time it is difficult to predict how long the investigation will take to complete. A decision on whether Detective Chief Superintendent Ellie Baker will face disciplinary or other proceedings will be made at the conclusion of that investigation.
Information concerning the number of officers above the rank of inspector suspended in England and Wales and the amount of salary and other emoluments paid to them is not held centrally and it could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.