§ Mr. Warbeyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies under what authority he has admitted, or proposes to admit, three Bahraini convicts to St. Helena for detention in the prison there; for how long the convicts will be kept in custody in St. Helena; and by whom the costs of their maintenance will be paid.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe prisoners are being removed to St. Helena at the request of the Ruler of Bahrain, under an agreement made between the Ruler and the Governor of St. Helena in accordance with Section 4 of the Colonial Prisoners Removal Act, 1869.
The prisoners will be kept in custody in St. Helena until the expiration of their sentences or for such shorter period as may be agreed upon between the two territories concerned. All costs will be borne by the Bahrain Government.