Sharpeville Six

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:30 pm on 16 March 1988.

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Photo of Mrs Lynda Chalker Mrs Lynda Chalker , Wallasey 3:30, 16 March 1988

I cannot believe that the entire South African Government are not already aware of the revulsion throughout the world at the impending sentences of death on the Sharpeville six. My hon. Friend is absolutely right to welcome the Prime Minister's statement given in answer to a question from the Leader of the Opposition yesterday. We have all along taken the stance outlined in my right hon. Friend's statement, and we sincerely hope that the prerogative of mercy will be exercised.