HC Deb 22 February 1956 vol 549 cc41-2W
87. Mr. Swingler

asked 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.

Mr. Hare

Local 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.