§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date the Merseyside police commenced their inquiry into the Carl Bridgewater case; and on what date it was completed.
§ Mr. MacleanMerseyside police began the current inquiry in February 1994. I understand that they are making every effort to complete it as quickly as possible.
§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department to which of the requests for disclosure received by the Home Secretary from representatives of the four men convicted of killing Carl Bridgewater, following the High Court judgment of 28 November, he has yet to respond; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanThe expert reports and records of interviews with police witnesses, which the divisional court said specifically should be disclosed, have been made available to the representatives of the convicted men. We are considering what further disclosure is now required in this case in accordance with the court's judgment.