HC Deb 28 July 1989 vol 157 cc1084-5W
Mr. McCusker

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if, further to his answer to the hon. Member for Upper Bann on 17 July,Official Report, column 1, he will indicate whether there are written guidelines on criteria for the exercise of discretion in such cases of persons being denied criminal injury compensation.

Mr. Cope

There are no written guidelines. Each request for the exercise of discretion is considered on its own facts and merits.