HC Deb 20 May 1976 vol 911 cc657-8W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Attorney-General if he will enlarge the terms of reference of the Pearson Commission on Civil Liability to enable it to make retrospective recommendations.

The Attorney-General

Announcing the appointment of the Royal Commission on 19th December 1972— [Official Report, 19th December 1972, c. 1121]—the right hon. Member for Sidcup (Mr. Heath) made it clear that the recommendations of the Royal Commission were not intended to have retrospective effect. Any enlargement of the terms of reference of the Royal Commission at this