§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will lay down definite rules for parole to be applied without partiality in the case of the death of close relatives of prisoners; and whether he will inquire into current arrangements.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesCompassionate leave of absence may be granted to convicted prisoners in cases where a close 333W relative has died. Applications are carefully and sympathetically considered, but each case has to be judged on its merits and with regard to the current security situation.
§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many "Republican" prisoners have failed to honour the terms of their parole.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI regret that the information is not readily available in the
"Republicons" "Loyalists" Total Machine guns … … … … 1 1 2 Rifles … … … … 8 13 21 Shotguns … … … … 3 5 8 Pistols—revolvers … … … … 12 13 25 Rocket launchers … … … … — — — Mortars … … … … 2 — 2 26 32 58