§ Mr. J. O'NEILLasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department 85W if any decision has been taken by the Cabinet on the question of capital punishment; and, if not, whether the Government will grant facilities for the introduction of a Bill for the abolition of capital punishment?
Mr. DAVIESAs regards the first part of the Question the Government has come to no decision. As regards the second part, the decision as to the granting of facilities for Private Members' Bills must be guided largely by the general feeling of the House of Commons.