HC Deb 08 June 1972 vol 838 c130W
Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland who is permitted access to the personal records of internees.

Mr. David Howell

Access to the records is strictly confined to a limited number of police officers and to those who need to see them for official purposes.

Mr. Duffy

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will consider some form of compensation for all those released following internment without trial.

Mr. David Howell

No. It is open to aggrieved persons to bring an action for compensation in the courts.