HC Deb 19 June 1972 vol 839 c37W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of of State for Northern Ireland what advice he has received from the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland about prosecuting a person for attempting to escape from prison whilst in custody following conviction but before acquittal on appeal for lack of evidence.

Mr. David Howell

None. The Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland would not have advised my right hon. Friend, as this is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General.