Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 February 1997. It was answered by John Wheeler (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 February 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: Pursuant to the Oral Answer of 30th January, Official Report, columns 498-9, when he expects to complete his consideration of the case of Guardsmen Fisher and Wright. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the oral answer of 30 January, Official Report, columns 498-99, when he expects to complete his consideration of the case of Guardsmen Fisher and Wright. [16378] Sir John Wheeler: The terms of Mr. Justice Girvan's recent judgment require the cases to be looked at afresh and for new information to be obtained and taken into account. I cannot say at this stage precisely when the process will be completed. However, I can assure the hon. Member that the cases of the two guardsmen will be considered as expeditiously as possible consistent with the terms of the judgment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16378; 291 c331W
Session: 1996-97
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Army Northern Ireland Prisoners Prison sentences Wright, Mark Fisher, James