Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 January 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What representations he has received from Lieutenant General Sir David Scott-Barrett on the subject of guardsmen Fisher and Wright; and when he plans to reply to those representations.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from Lieutenant General Sir David Scott-Barrett on the subject of guardsmen Fisher and Wright; and when he plans to reply to those representations. [12185] Mr. Soames: My right hon. Friend has received one representation direct from Lieutenant General Sir David Scott-Barrett. A representation from the hon. Member for Linlithgow is one of a number which have been received on behalf of a group of former Scots Guards, including Lieutenant General Sir David Scott-Barrett. Replies to these letters will be sent shortly, but will not address their substance, since that is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12185; 289 c209-10W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Army Northern Ireland Prisoners Prison sentences Wright, Mark Fisher, James