HC Deb 04 May 1989 vol 152 c231W
Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he now expects Lord Justice Taylor to present his interim report on the Hillsborough disaster; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

It is for Lord Justice Taylor to decide in the light of his inquiries whether there are matters which should be the subject of an interim report and if so the timing of it.

Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with the Football Supporters Association since the Hillsborough tragedy; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

None. It is of course open to the association to put forward evidence to Lord Justice Taylor's inquiry, or views to the Department of the Environment or the Home Office on matters within our responsibilities.

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