HC Deb 10 June 1999 vol 332 cc394-5W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is the nature of the files relating to the black diaries allegedly written by Sir Roger Casement which have yet to be released into the public domain; [86153]

(2) what representations he has received from the Irish Prime Minister regarding the black diaries allegedly written by Sir Roger Casement; and what plans he has to release further documents at his request. [86225]

Mr. Straw

All Home Office records relating to Roger Casement are open to public inspection at the Public Record Office. No representations have been received from the Irish Prime Minister regarding the Casement diaries.