HC Deb 04 May 1972 vol 836 c185W
46. Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will seek to obtain from Lord Widgery the number of witnesses who were wounded and in hospital whose evidence was not taken by him, and the reasons why such witnesses were not seen; and whether he will seek to obtain statements from these persons.

Mr. Maudling

Six of the known wounded did not give evidence before the Tribunal. Decisions about the calling of witnesses were made by the Tribunal in the light of their availability, the contributions they could make to the Inquiry, and the desirability of conducting the proceedings expeditiously. It is not intended to obtain further statements.

Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the complete cost of Lord Widgery's Report of the Tribunal appointed to inquire into the events on Sunday, 30th January, 1972, which led to the loss of life in connection with the procession in Londonderry on that day.

Mr. Lane

About £50,000, including the printing and publication of the report. Final figures are not yet available.