§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Prime Minister, following the dismissal of the appeal by the Shrewsbury pickets against their conviction and sentence, what information he has given to the TUC about the Government's intentions regarding their request for the exercise of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy.
§ The Prime MinisterI have told the TUC that responsibility for advising on the exercise of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy rests with the Home Secretary alone.