Prerogative of Mercy

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 15 January 1964.

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Photo of Mr Michael Noble Mr Michael Noble , Argyll 12:00, 15 January 1964

I am afraid that I cannot agree with the hon. and learned Gentleman that my practice is different from that which has been carried out by my predecessors in the Scottish Office, or in the Home Office. I think the practice has been established by long tradition. I am carrying it out to the best of my ability.