§ 87. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in the light of the House's decision in favour of the abolition or suspension of the death penalty, what steps he proposes to take about the operation of capital punishment in the Colonial Territories.
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§ Mr. HareLocal law and practice are the responsibility of the Colonial Governments. My right hon. Friend will, of course, keep these Governments informed of any decisions which Her Majesty's Government may take in this matter.