§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what representations he has received regarding the reintroduction of capital punishment; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what representations he has received regarding the reintroduction of corporal punishment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewSince 1 January 1982, about 700 letters on these subjects, mostly favouring the reintroduction of corporal or capital punishment (or both) have been received, including some 70 from right hon. and hon. Members forwarding their constituents' views. Of the total, about 150 were concerned solely with corporal punishment. It is not my right hon. Friend's intention to propose the reintroduction of either of these penalties.