§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what reply he gave to the memorial which asked him to reconsider his refusal to suspend capital punishment for an experimental period, and which was signed by over 100 men and women distinguished in many different walks of life.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeI have informed the Secretary of the Howard League that I have carefully considered the memorial, but that I am not prepared to introduce legislation to suspend the death penalty for an experimental period.
§ Mr. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what approaches he has had during the last six months from persons and organisations interested in the abolition of the death penalty; and what was the nature of his replies.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeSince 1st June 292 individuals and 15 organisations have written to me in favour of the abolition of capital punishment, and nine letters have been forwarded to me by hon. Members of this House. The answers depended on the terms of the letter under reply.