§ Q26. Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Prime Minister what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the reintroduction of capital punishment.
§ The Prime MinisterThe issue of the death penalty is for the House to decide on a free vote. As my right hon. and learned Friend the Home Secretary made clear in the Debate on the Address on 23 June, we will make time available for the House to make its views known at a suitable opportunity.