House of Commons
Tuesday 5 February 2013
The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock
Oral Answers to Questions
Justice
The Secretary of State was asked—
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Jonathan Ashworth (Leicester South) (Lab): I thank the Ministry of Justice for granting
the appropriate licence to the university of Leicester to exhume the remains that have turned
out to be those of Richard III. Will the Minister confirm that under the terms of the licence, it
is up to the university to decide what to do with the remains and that the university has
handed them to Leicester cathedral and that Richard III will be buried there?
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd) (Lab): How much does he owe in parking fines?
Chris Grayling: On behalf of the whole House, I congratulate all of those who have been
involved. It is an historic occasion and an extraordinary piece of history. I hope everyone will
come together for a proper service to mark the occasion, and for a formal internment in the
cathedral.
Mr Speaker: We are not debating the question of whether Richard III incurred parking fines.
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House of Commons
Wednesday 6 February 2013
The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock
The Prime Minister was asked—
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Q4. [141637] Mr Michael McCann (East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow) (Lab):
Can the Prime Minister confirm that Atos has declared that Richard III is fit for work?
The Prime Minister: That is not a constituency case that has come my way. All I can say is
that I hope it will engender a great historical understanding of these events among all our
people and provide a great boost to the great city of Leicester.
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