Written question asked by Lord Davies of Stamford (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 April 2002. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 April 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on progress in the police investigations into the murders of (a) Airey Neave MP and (b) Ian Gow MP. - (Holding answer 20 March 2002).

Answer: Mr. Quentin Davies: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on progress in the police investigations into the murders of (a) Airey Neave MP and (b) Ian Gow MP. [44331] Mr. Denham: [holding answer 20 March 2002]: The investigation into any crime is, in the first instance a matter for the Chief Constable/Commissioner of the force concerned. I understand, however, that up to now there has been no firm evidence to establish responsibility for these murders. Should any new information or intelligence be received then this will be investigated immediately.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 44331; 383 c361W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Criminal investigation Homicide Police Terrorism Gow, Ian Neave, Airey
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk