asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will publish in the Official Report a detailed chronological list of the correspondence, interviews, discussions and actions taken in the case of Mr. and Mrs. Cain, as raised by the hon. Member for Newham, North-West; and why since October to December 1978, when first mooted, no disciplinary action against the police has taken place until 30 January 1979.

Rees: In November 1976 Mr. Cain was awarded damages against the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis for wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution. The Commissioner subsequently appointed an officer to investigate allegations made against two police officers involved in the case. Responsibility for the conduct of the investigation and for the consideration of the disciplinary aspects rests with the Commissioner. He tells me that disciplinary charges have now been preferred, and arrangements for the hearing are being made.