§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received regarding life sentences being imprisonment for life.
§ Mr. MellorIn the last month we have received 29 letters from members of the public, either direct or forwarded by hon. Members, advocating that life sentence prisoners should never be released. We are also, of course, aware of the three motions on the Order Paper urging this course in some or all cases of murder.