§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the members and former members of the Black Watch Regiment recently convicted before a court in Northern Ireland of planting false evidence on civilians, will serve their prison sentences in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. ConcannonThey are serving their sentences in Scotland.
§ Mr. Fittasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether any of the members or former members of the Black Watch regiment recently convicted of serious offences were also involved in the incident resulting in the death of Leo Norney in Turf Lodge, Belfast; and, in view of the circumstances of Leo Norney's death, if he will hear further evidence before an inquiry.
§ Mr. MasonThe death of Leo Norney was thoroughly investigated by the police, and a coroner's inquest was held. I can at present see no need for a further inquiry. If, however, any person has new evidence relating to the case, he should present it to the police. Certain 553W of the soldiers involved in the incident have since been convicted of offences relating to the planting of evidence.