Mr. Wm Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, (1) what inquiry has been made into the escape of Daniel Joseph Keenan from Magilligan Prison; and whether action has been taken designed to prevent future escapes;
(2) if he will satisfy himself that vehicles of any type which leave Magilligan Prison with loads of rubbish, etc. will not in future be used in connection with escapes from the prison.
§ Mr. Merlyn Rees:The Governor of Her Majesty's Prison, Magilligan, has held an inquiry into the circumstances of the escape. Appropriate action to prevent a recurrence has been taken.
Mr. Wm Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many 402W persons have escaped from Magilligan Prison since it opened.
§ Mr. Merlyn Rees:Six, four of whom were recaptured.