§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Attorney-General (1) what consideration was given to seeking an order to restrain former Chief Superintendent George Reade from going to Australia prior to the hearing of the appeal of the six men convicted of the Birmingham pub bombings; and if he will make a statement;
(2) when he was first made aware that former Chief Superintendent George Reade was proposing to travel to Australia; and what undertaking he sought as regards Mr. Reade's availability for inquiries relating to the appeal of the six men convicted of the Birmingham pub bombings.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThis case remains under consideration by the courts. I will write to the hon. Member after the appeal has been determined.
§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Attorney-General what was the cost to public funds of sending Devon and Cornwall police officers to Australia to interview former Chief Superintendent George Reade.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Director of Public Prosecutions has arranged for the chief constable of the Devon and Cornwall police to write to the hon. Member giving the information requested.