HL Deb 03 November 1987 vol 489 c979WA
Lord Jenkins of Putney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will undertake that British security services will in no circumstances be permitted to attempt the assassination of any person in future and will suggest to the US Government that a similar undertaking should be announced on their behalf.

The Minister of State, Home Office (The Earl of Caithness)

It has been the practice of successive governments not to comment on security matters, but I can there is no question of Her Majesty's Government permitting any of its servants to commit murder. Her Majesty's Government would not wish to make representations to other governments on matters of this nature.