HC Deb 23 February 1989 vol 147 c753W
Mr. Charles Wardle

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on Gerard Hanratty, currently in custody in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Mr. Tom King

I understand that a police investigation with a view to possible charges in respect of Hanratty in the Federal Republic of Germany is continuing.

Her Majesty's Government have submitted a request for the return of Hanratty to face charges for firearms offences arising from an incident in Northern Ireland in 1984 once German proceedings have been completed.