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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:30 pm on 26 January 1989.

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Photo of Mr John Wakeham Mr John Wakeham , Colchester South and Maldon 3:30, 26 January 1989

The hon. Gentleman has asked me three questions about next week's business. First, he asked about a debate on the Fennell report. I appreciate that this is an important matter about which he is greatly concerned. I regret that I have nothing to add to what I said last week.

The hon. Gentleman asked about the television programme "Death on the Rock" and the report on it. I do not see any likelihood of a statement next week. I have not yet seen the report, but this matter was settled by a proper court of law which returned a verdict of lawful killing. If the conclusions of Lord Windlesham's report are as the media suggest, I can say now that the Government profoundly disagree with it.

As to the National Health Service White Paper, the hon. Gentleman will have to wait until my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State makes his statement to the House next week.