§ 21. Miss Joan Lestorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further consideration he has given to the issue of the death penalty in British colonies, dependent territories and associated States.
§ Mr. LuardThe question of whether dependent territories should be allowed to retain capital punishment raises complex issues. It remains the Government's intention to seek Parliament's views in due course. The associated States are fully responsible for their own internal affairs and the question of intervention by the British Government does not arise.