§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has completed his review of the law of trespass; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitelawI have considered, with my noble and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor and my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General, the questions about the law of trespass raised by incidents at Buckingham Palace earlier this year. We have identified a number of issues on which wider consultation and public discussion are needed before conclusions are reached. We have, therefore, put in hand the preparation of a consultative document which will deal fully with these issues and invite public comment.