HC Deb 13 January 2000 vol 342 cc216-7W
Mr. Kidney

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations his Department has received on his plans to propose legislation on the Law Commission's recommendation of an offence of involuntary manslaughter. [103801]

Mr. Charles Clarke

We have received written representations from hon. Members, interested groups and members of the public about the Government's response to the Law Commission's report "Legislating the Criminal Code: Involuntary Manslaughter". The issue has also been raised in a number of parliamentary Questions.

We are currently considering the recommendations of the interdepartmental working group which has been considering the Law Commission's report and will consult our colleagues shortly.