HC Deb 23 May 1974 vol 874 c227W
Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners are currently being force-fed in United Kingdom prisons; how many

Year Number Offence Sentence
1970 1 Theft 12 months' imprisonment
1971 2 Burglary 5 years' imprisonment
Robbery 5 years' imprisonment
1972 2 Burglary and obtaining by deception Borstal training
Burglary Borstal training
1973 2 Theft and burglary 3 years' imprisonment
Wounding with intent and carrying offensive weapon Borstal training
1974 Nil

Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received about the transfer of Northern Ireland prisoners, currently being force-fed in United Kingdom prisons, to be transferred to Northern Ireland prisons to serve their sentences; and what replies he has sent.

Dr. Summerskill

Representations have been received from a number of organisations and individuals. My right hon. Friend has replied that he is not prepared to grant their requests at present but that he is keeping the matter under review having regard to compassionate and security considerations.