§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress of the application on behalf of Raymond Gilmour for the exercise of the prerogative of mercy; and when he expects to reach his conclusion. [28557]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonI refer the hon. Member to my replies of 6 March,Official Report, columns 86–87 and of 21 April, Official Report, column 215. Inquiries into the matters raised on Mr. Gilmour's behalf are continuing.