HC Deb 15 May 1987 vol 116 c469W
Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received urging a re-examination of the case of the four people convicted of the Guildford pub bombings.

Mr. Mellor

Since my reply to the hon. Member's question on 9 April at column 364 we have received six letters requesting that the convictions be reviewed. We have also received a petition containing 936 signatures which asks for the immediate release of the four persons concerned and of those convicted of the Birmingham pub bombings.

Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent reviews he has undertaken of the case of the four people convicted of the Guildford pub bombings; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to a Question from the hon. Member for Birmingham, Ladywood (Ms. Short) on 2 April at column591.

Forward to