§ Mr. John BrowneTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his oral answer of 4 June,Official Report, column 151, when he expects to complete his examination of the case for making an ex gratia payment to the guardsmen injured at the Batus range on 7 July 1989.
§ The Prime MinisterAs I have already indicated the proper grounds for paying compensation is on the basis of legal liability.
§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Prime Minister if he will receive a deputation of hon. Members to discuss the case of Guardsmen Sean Povey, Adrian Hicks and John Ray.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 17 June 1991]: No. I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Winchester (Mr. Browne) earlier today.