According to a Croydon MP, there is disarray in compensation for riot hit businesses and tenants.
Lack of idea on compensation administration under the Riot Act for the Home Office was discovered by Malcolm Wicks, MP for Croydon North.
In August, he visited two victims in his constituency, which was ravaged by rioters.
“The speed at which the claims are being processed would embarrass a self-respecting snail.It is unacceptable that my constituents are being left in financial crisis due to the woeful way in which the claims are being handled.Despite the riots being central to Home Office responsibility, it is clear that the Home Secretary has no idea whatsoever how claims under the Riot Act are being dealt with or how many people have received compensation. It is a shambles,” said Mr Wicks.
In order to remind Prime Minister, David Cameron, of the promises he has made in order to secure the desperately needed compensation for the victims of Croydon’s riots, a letter has been written by Mr Wicks.