Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Monday, 1 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 February 1999. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 February 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much was spent on (a) the surveillance operation and (b) the raid on the Back Beat Club in December 1998; how many police officers were involved; and what was the value and types of controlled drugs seized.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much was spent on (a) the surveillance operation and (b) the raid on the Back Beat Club in December 1998; how many police officers were involved; and what was the value and types of controlled drugs seized. [69311] Mr. Boateng: This is an operational matter for the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. He tells me that a number of people have now been charged following this police operation. As the matter is now before the court, I cannot comment further at this stage on matters which may be material to the case.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 69311; 325 c142W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Finance Drugs Police Surveillance Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis Drug seizures Police raids Back Beat Club