§ Mr. Morganasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he intends that the question of restoring capital punishment should be a fit subject for a, national referendum; and, if so, whether he will ensure that such a referendum is held as soon as possible.
§ Mr. WhitelawI have no proposals for such a referendum. There will be an early opportunity for the House to declare10W its view on the subject of capital punishment, on a free vote.