Bahraini Convicts (Transport by Naval Frigate)

HC Deb 28 January 1957 vol 563 c127W

130. Mr. Warbey

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty under what authority he accepted three Bahraini convicts on to a naval frigate for transportation to St. Helena.

Mr. Soames

The commanding officer of the frigate accepted them on a warrant issued by the Ruler of Bahrain.

Mr. Warbey

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what was the cost of transporting three Bahraini convicts on a naval frigate from Bahrain to St. Helena; and by whom the costs will be paid.

Mr. Soames

The extra cost incurred by the frigate is not yet known, but is expected to be small. It will be borne by the Bahrain Government.