§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will investigate the circumstances in which John Hilton, a convicted murderer, was released on licence in January 1978.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe circumstances of John Hilton's release on life licence in January 1978 are that following a 333W positive Parole Board recommendation and having consulted the judiciary, the Secretary of State authorised the release.