Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 March 2010. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Monday, 1 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice (1) if he will make representations to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice in the Scottish Executive for the publication in full of all medical records held in respect of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi;

Answer: The decision to release Abdelbaset al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds is a matter solely for the Scottish Government. It is for the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice to determine whether it would be appropriate to publish the medical records of Mr. al-Megrahi.As the release of Mr. al-Megrahi is a matter for the Scottish Government, I have not discussed with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Mr. al-Megrahi's medical records, his current medical condition, or the conditions attached to his release.

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