§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in view of the comments of the Court of Appeal, and approaches made to him by the Standing Committee of Asian Organisations, he will recommend the exercise of the Prerogative of Mercy in the case of the Virk brothers, details of which are in his possession.
§ Mr. WhitelawAllegations about the events leading to the brothers' prosecution and conviction are being investigated. I shall consider, when I know the outcome, whether there are any grounds for action on my part.