Written question asked by Stuart Bell (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 November 2011. It was answered by Lord Herbert of South Downs (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2011 on behalf of the Home Office.

Cleveland Constabulary

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what the expected cost to Cleveland police authority is of the ongoing investigation into the affairs of Cleveland Constabulary in each month from November 2011 to March 2012; and if she will make a statement;

Answer: [holding answer 25 November 2011]: Cleveland police have indicated that they plan to apply for special grant support for the costs associated with the investigation involving their former chief constable and deputy chief constable. We have not yet received a formal application, but understand that they expect costs of between £2 million and £3 million. Once received, we will properly assess any formal application for funding against the special grant criteria and consider the appropriate level of Government support.

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