asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police officers have been dismissed from (a) the City and (b) the Metropolitan police forces as a result of disciplinary proceedings following the Countryman inquiry; what was their rank; and what are their current pension entitlements.

A detective inspector and two detective constables have been required to resign from the City of London police. Appeals to me against punishment are outstanding. Each of these officers is entitled to a deferred pension payable at the age of 60 in accordance with police pensions regulations. No officers have been dismissed or required to resign from the Metropolitan Police.