The Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, Simon Foster, said:
“My thoughts are with the 21 people killed, the many more injured and everyone affected, as a consequence of the appalling and brutal attacks, on the Mulberry Bush and Tavern in The Town on 21 November 1974.
“I commend Justice4the21, for having campaigned with relentless courage and determination, over many years, to secure accountability, truth and justice. Although the Birmingham Pub bombings took place 51 years ago, there can be no statute of limitations on access to justice.
“The government has today, taken the decision, not to establish a public inquiry. It is the government’s belief, that the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is an effective route, which offers the best chance to secure accountability, truth and justice.
“If Justice4the21 decide to request a review by the Commission, then I will hold West Midlands Police to account, to ensure that there is accountability, co-operation and engagement with the process, so as to ensure that Justice4the21, secure access to the justice they are entitled to.”
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