§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why details of the release of Ronald Avard from Rampton were given to the Press before they were given to the hon. Member for Rugby.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganThe decision to discharge Mr. Avard was taken on 24th February. A letter informing my hon. Friend was signed the same day and arrangements were made for its delivery to the House of Commons by hand early on the morning of 25th February. The statement to the Press was issued on the evening of 25th February, and Mr. Avard was discharged from hospital the following day.