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: (3) what recent discussions he has had with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice in Scotland on the number of medical records which were considered on the decision to release Abdelbaset al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds;

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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