Hello again, just thought I would update on the situation as it may be of help to others in a similar position at some time. After my son had returned the form with his statement at the end of last week, I also helped him to write a letter of apology (based on a letter I saw on this forum somewhere) offering £200 to FCC to settle out of court. Today a letter has come from them accepting this offer, which I am delighted about. So it is always worth a try at an out of court settlement. Lesson learned by son, don't think it will be happening again! Thank you everybody who took the time to give me advice.