§ Dr. Andrew Murrison (Westbury)I am grateful for the opportunity to present this petition, which deals with a matter of great poignancy. Schoolgirl Zoe Evans from Warminster was murdered by her stepfather, Miles Evans, in 1997. A tariff has yet to be set for that offence. The petition has been organised by The Wiltshire Times.
The petition states:
To the House of CommonsThe Petition of 627 Persons, mainly resident in West Wiltshire.Declares that a minimum prison sentence should be set for the killer of Zoe Evans at the earliest opportunity so that her family can finally have peace of mind.The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons demands that the Home Secretary ensures that minimum sentences are set without further delay and that the case of Zoe Evans is considered expeditiously.And the Petitioners remain etc.
§ To lie upon the Table.