HC Deb 03 December 1953 vol 521 c151W
51. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to make a statement on the Report of the Gowers Committee on Capital Punishment.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

The Report of the Royal Commission is receiving the attention of Her Majesty's Government, but I cannot at present say how soon I shall be able to make a statement.