§ 63. Mr. Cassellsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that Alexander Kelly, 12, Hope Street, Helensburgh, was convicted in the police court, Helensburgh, on 3rd May, 1937, of assault; and whether he is prepared to allow of the whole matter being further investigated in light of new evidence which is available quoad a defence of alibi as pleaded by the accused?
The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Wedderburn)The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the last part of the question, my right hon. Friend has no power to order a retrial, but if details of any new evidence are submitted he will consider whether the case is one in which he would be justified in advising the exercise of the Royal Prerogative.