HC Deb 21 February 1957 vol 565 cc93-4W
85. Mr. Hale

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of prisoners convicted of offences in the Colonies who have in the last twelve months been brought to the United Kingdom to serve their sentences.

Mr. Profumo

Twenty-six.

86. Mr. Hale

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in what circumstances, for what reason, and by virtue of what enactment, persons convicted in the Colonies of offences against emergency regulations in such Colonies have been brought to the United Kingdom to serve their sentences of imprisonment.

Mr. Profumo

The only such persons brought to this country are certain convicted terrorists from Cyprus. In regard to the circumstances and relevant enactment, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for St. Pancras, North (Mr. K. Robinson) on 22nd November, 1956.

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