§ Sir J. Mellorasked the Attorney-General whether he has now reconsidered the case of Mr. de Bernales in the light of the representations made to him; and what decision he has reached.
§ The Attorney-GeneralIn view of the anxiety expressed by some hon. Members about this matter, I arranged for a further medical examination to be made independently by a very experienced doctor. His report confirms the view that Mr. de Bernales is unfit to stand the strain of any prolonged proceedings and it also indicates that he would be incapable of giving evidence or of assisting in the preparation of his defence. In these circumstances, I have decided nct to institute proceedings against Mr. de Bernales.