§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what reports he has received from the Director General of the Prison Service on the medical condition of Roisin McAliskey; and if he will make a statement. [8560]
(2) what representations he has received concerning the conditions under which Ms Roisin McAliskey is held; and if he will make a statement. [8559]
§ Miss Widdecombe[holding answer 10 December 1996]: Responsibility for these matters has been delegated 451W to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has been asked to arrange for a reply to be given.
Letter from Richard Tilt to Mr. Jeremy Corbyn, dated 16 December 1996:
The Home Secretary has asked me to reply to your recent Questions about Ms Roisin McAliskey.Throughout her time in custody Ms McAliskey has received regular medical attention. There are no specific medical concerns at present; but, as a precaution, following her complaint of stomach pains, Ms McAliskey was taken to Greenwich District hospital for a scan and a full examination by a consultant obstetrician.The obstetrician confirmed that Ms McAliskey was in good general health, that her 16 week pregnancy was progressing normally and there was no cause for concern. As a further precaution Ms McAliskey was returned to Holloway Prison where specialist ante-natal care is more readily available, should it become necessary.Representations have been received from some Members of Parliament, the organisation Catholic Justice and Peace and a person claiming to be a friend of the family.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning the treatment of Roisin McAliskey; what visits she has been allowed from(a) her mother, (b) other relatives and friends, (c) legal advisers, (d) Irish Teachda D'ala and (e) British hon. Members; and if he will make a statement. [9174]
§ Miss WiddecombeResponsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has been asked to arrange for a reply to be given.
Letter from Richard Tilt to Mr. Max Madden, dated 16 December 1996:
The Home Secretary has asked me to reply to your recent Question about Roisin McAliskey.Representations have been received about the treatment of Ms McAliskey from some Members of Parliament, a local interest group and a person claiming to be a friend of the family. The Irish Embassy also enquired about a visit for her partner. This visit took place on 28 November.Ms McAliskey was visited by her mother on 6 December. Her partner has visited her on three occasions and she has also had visits from her father, sister, and from legal representatives. One Member of Parliament has also visited Ms McAliskey.