HC Deb 14 July 1965 vol 716 cc69-70W
Dr. David Kerr

asked the Attorney-General if he will instruct the Director of Public Prosecutions to prosecute those who aided and abetted the escape of Ronald Biggs from Wandsworth Prison.

Mr. Sharples

asked the Attorney-General whether he intends to instruct the Director of Public Prosecutions to initiate proceedings against those prisoners who assisted in the escape of four other prisoners from Her Majesty's Prison, Wandsworth, on 8th July, 1965.

The Attorney-General

Police inquiries into the circumstances of the escape are now in progress. When they are completed the Director of Public Prosecutions and I will consider whether the evidence justifies the taking of proceedings.