Labour MP John McDonnell raises topic about Gerry McGeough and the WPA in House of Commons
Posted by Jim on May 24, 2012
by Helen McClafferty on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 11:30pm
The Free Gerry McGeough Campaign would like to thank John McDonnell MP for raising the topic about Gerry McGeough’s case in the House of Commons as requested.
John McDonnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent representations he has received on the case of Gerry McGeough.
Mr Paterson: I receive correspondence on a wide range of issues, including the case of Gerry McGeough.
John McDonnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the implications for the peace process in Northern Ireland of the continued incarceration of Gerry McGeough; and if he will make a statement.
Mr Paterson: Mr McGeough’s appeal against the judgment in the Government’s favour in his judicial review is due to be heard by the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal in June. It would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment further pending the final resolution of that matter.
John McDonnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will review the case of Gerry McGeough under paragraph 20 of the Good Friday Agreement.
Mr Paterson: Paragraph 20 of the Good Friday Agreement bears no relation to the case of Mr McGeough