§ Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) whether the Government has received results obtained by Israeli scientists on samples removed from the sites of the bombings on 26 July 1994 at the Israeli Embassy and Balfour House; [160930]
84W(2) what forensic reports he has received on (a) the results of tests by Israeli scientists carried out on samples removed from the sites of the bombing of the Israeli Embassy in London on 26 July 1994 and (b) police and forensic reports by scientists on the type and amount of explosive used, and the trigger mechanisms used, in the bombings. [160928]
§ Mr. BlunkettScientists from Israel and the Forensic Explosives Laboratory met to discuss findings following their investigations, but reports were not exchanged. The issue of forensics was subsequently covered extensively and in derail at the trial.
In answer to the most recent previous questions about this issue I refer my hon. Friend to the answers I gave my hon. Friend, Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn) on 3 June 2003, Official Report, column 100W, and the answer given to you on 15 May 2003, Official Report, column 431W. I arranged for my officials to place a copy of transcripts of the original trial as are available in the Library. I apologise for the delay, but this is on order and will be available in approximately eight weeks.
Certain information was not disclosed at the trial or subsequent appeals and cannot now be divulged owing to the Public Interest Immunity certificates granted by the courts.