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<p>Since 1997, no Letters Patent or Letters Close have been issued in Northern Ireland
in relation to the Royal Prerogative of Mercy (RPM). Where the RPM was used in this
period by the previous Government, it was effected by means of a Royal Warrant.</p><p>As
the Hon Member is aware, my department continues to seek information on the use of
the RPM between 1987 and 1997, including through contacts with other parts of Government
which might hold relevant information. On the basis of the work carried out on this
so far, there is no indication that Letters Patent or Letters Close were issued between
1987 and 1997 in relation to the use of the RPM in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p>
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