asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will consider offering immunity from prosecution to police officers who offer evidence to the inquiry being conducted by the Devon and Cornwall police regarding the treatment in custody of the six men convicted of the Birmingham pub bombings.

Any question of immunity from prosecution would be a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions in consultation as necessary with the Attorney-General.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many officers from the Devon and Cornwall police are involved in the investigation of allegations concerning the six men convicted of the Birmingham pub bombings; and in what capacities they are involved.

The conduct of the investigation is a matter for the chief constable of the Devon and Cornwall constabulary. We understand from the chief constable that about 25 officers are involved in the investigation, though not necessarily full-time.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will place in the Library a copy of the report of the inquiry conducted by Chief Constable Davis Owen into the injuries inflicted on the six men convicted of the Birmingham pub bombings during their first three days in custody.

No. It is not the practice to publish the reports of police investigations.