§ Mr. Cryerasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the request by his Department to Pennine Radio to discuss the documentary programme on the death of Helen Smith prior to transmission.
§ Mr. HurdI am not aware of such a request.
Officials briefed a representative of Pennine Radio on the Helen Smith case on 27 February 1980. That briefing was at the request of Pennine Radio.