HC Deb 06 November 1989 vol 159 cc670-1
35. Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Attorney-General what representations he has received asking for a reexamination of the evidence relating to Kincora boys' home with a view to prosecuting some of those involved.

The Solicitor-General

None, Sir.

Mr. Dalyell

What event or series of events prompted or induced so careful a Permanent Secretary as Sir Michael Quinlan to write formally to Sir Robin Butler to ask for a public inquiry into Kincora?

The Solicitor-General

There have been two inquiries into Kincora. Neither has given rise to justification for any further criminal proceedings, over and above those that took place and led to the conviction of four people in 1981.

Mr. Maclennan

Why has the Solicitor-General completely failed to answer the question asked by the hon. Member for Linlithgow (Mr. Dalyell)?

The Solicitor-General

I have nothing to add to my previous answer.