Context
The question is prompted by the ongoing search for justice regarding the brutal murder of Martha Giles in 1959, which left her five children without their mother.
Question
If she will have discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of the opening of papers relating to the murder of Martha Giles in 1959. I know that the Minister is a deeply compassionate lady. On 12 February 1959, Martha Giles was brutally murdered leaving her work at New Cross hospital in Wolverhampton. She left behind five children. Only one of those children, Mrs Edwards, is still alive today, and she desperately seeks answers.
Answer from Sarah Jones
I am advised that decisions about opening or closing the National Archives' records on the murder of Martha Giles are a matter for the Metropolitan Police Service and not for us, but I am very happy to facilitate introductions with the Met police. I thank the right hon. Member, and I again offer my condolences to Martha's family, who have been looking for justice for many decades. I am happy to do what I can within the bounds of what I am allowed to do.
Not addressed: The specific merits of opening papers were not addressed; instead, the response focused on facilitating introductions with the Met police.
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