§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the El Al 35W steward, Schlmo Vider, present during the hi-jack attempt of Patrick Arguello and Leila Khaled, was permitted to return to Israel without giving evidence at the inquest on Arguello.
§ Mr. SharplesThe coroner, having considered Mr. Vider's statement to the police and the other statements available, did not think it necessary to ask Mr. Vider to give oral evidence at the inquest.
§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what attempts have been made by the police authorities to ascertain the identity of the El Al security guard who shot dead Patrick Joseph Arguello in a hi-jack attempt.
§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the identity of the two El Al security guards who apprehended Patrick Joseph Arguello during his hi-jack attempt.
§ Mr. SharplesThe passengers and crew were interviewed by the police, and the other available evidence was considered. I do not think there is anything to be gained by discussing the effect of police inquiries.