asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department in how many cases in each of the past seven years damages have been paid after judgment under section 48(2)(a) of the Police Act 1964; what has been the average settlement figure for each year; and what was the average damages awarded.

I shall reply as soon as possible.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many settlements of civil actions against the Metropolitan police have been approved by the Secretary of State for the Home Department in each of the last seven years under section 48(2)(b) of the Police Act 1964.

I shall reply as soon as possible.