§ 35. Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to his answer of 14 April 2000,Official Report, column 292W, concerning the Hilda Murrell case, what options are being examined in 368W the discussions with the forensic science service Major Crime Specialist Adviser on the strategic way ahead; and if he will make a statement on the use of second generation multiplan plus and low copy number systems. [121566]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeI understand that advice has now been received from the Major Crime Specialist Adviser, but that to disclose its nature could reduce the chances of a successful outcome to the investigation. I shall write to my hon. Friend about the forensic techniques mentioned.