§ Mr. Alex Carlileasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in the light of new evidence now available, he will refer to the Court of Appeal the conviction in March 1981 of Colin Wallace for the manslaughter of Jonathan Lewis; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorI am not aware of any new evidence which would justify my right hon. Friend referring the case to the Court of Appeal. Over the past three years, numerous representations by and on behalf of Mr. Wallace have been considered, but none has provided grounds for such a reference.