HC Deb 17 February 1987 vol 110 c547W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) in how many cases in each year, since the introduction of the review procedure for life-sentenced prisoners, on which the board had recommended that a release date be given, he has rejected the review board's recommendation;

(2) what is the procedure for the review of life sentences for prisoners convicted of offences in Great Britain but serving their sentences in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Scott

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.