Written question asked by Frank Dobson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: If he will list the non-elected bodies responsible to his Department which are responsible for providing advice or services in London, indicating in each case the (i) overall budget and (ii) estimated running costs for each year from 1996-97 to 1999-2000. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. Alex Carlile: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning (a) the safety of the conviction and (b) the case for parole, of Reginald Dudley and Robert Maynard; and if he will make a statement. [21378] Mr. Kirkhope: Representations about the cases of Reginald Dudley and Robert Maynard have been received from a variety of sources. The latest representations that they were wrongfully convicted, and that they should be granted parole stem from an article in The Guardian alleging that a key prosecution witness wished to withdraw his evidence. These are being considered. Both cases have been considered at the appropriate times by the Parole Board; neither has yet been recommended for release on life licence.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21378; 292 c919W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Costs Finance Greater London Government departments Non-departmental public bodies