§ 7. Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will appoint a permanent commission composed of independent persons to investigate all allegations of mistreatment of prisoners by military and police personnel in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. WhitelawNo.
§ 33. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has now received a report on the allegations of torture under the aegis of the Army in Northern Ireland in recent weeks; and whether there was substance in these reports.
§ Mr. David HowellAll specific allegations which have reached my right hon. Friend are being investigated and reports will be made to him as soon as possible.
§ 38. Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ire land what report has been given by the Royal Ulster Constabulary to the General Officer Commanding, Northern Ireland, on the allegations of assaults on prisoners sent to the General Officer Commanding by the Minister of State for Defence on 17th January.
§ Mr. David HowellMy right hon. Friend has received an interim report from the Royal Ulster Constabulary on the investigations into the allegations referred to and has asked for final reports as soon as possible.