Alan Johnson makes statement on Gary McKinnon extradition
2 December 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Home Secretary, Alan Johnson, made a Commons statement on his decision not to intervene to stop Gary McKinnon's extradition to the United States. The statement was made in response to an urgent question from David Burrowes, Conservative MP for Enfield Southgate, on behalf of his constituent, Mr McKinnon.
- Video and audio: Home Secretary statement on Gary McKinnon
- Commons Hansard: Home Secretary statement on Gary McKinnon
- About Parliament: Statements
An urgent question in the House of Commons, is a question of an urgent nature, for which no previous notice has been given, relating to a matter of public importance or the arrangement of business.