asked Her Majesty's Government:Why the Home Secretary in his statement on 13th April referring to the riots in Brixton, in which he paid tribute to the Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade, omitted any mention of the British Transport Police.

My right honourable friend is certainly aware of the commendable contribution made by the British Transport Police, and many other services, during the Brixton disturbances. The Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade were paid special tribute by my right honourable friend because of the extent of their involvement in dealing with the disturbances and the fact that men from both these services were injured while performing their duties.