HC Deb 03 December 1987 vol 123 c652W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Attorney-General what criteria he used in deciding to make his announcement, concerning the decision not to bring prosecutions in the Zircon affair, in the form of a written answer.

The Attorney-General

In following earlier precedents, I adopted the most convenient way of ensuring that the first public announcement of my decision was made to this honourable House; and that it was made as soon after the decision was taken as was practicable.