This was an appalling crime, and my thoughts remain with Joanna Simpson's family and friends. I understand that you and many other members of the public are concerned that Mr. Brown is due to be released from prison on licence in November, which is the halfway point of his sentence.
I am assured that the Secretary of State for Justice is giving this case his closest personal attention and that he will do everything in his power to keep the most dangerous offenders behind bars.
I will continue to monitor this issue closely.