§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what factors influenced him to transfer G. Kelly and H. Feeney from English prisons to Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe factors taken into account included all the circumstances of the two prisoners and the availability of accommodation in Northern Ireland. These factors were considered in the context of the situation described in my answer to supplementary questions from the hon. Member for Epping Forest (Mr. Biggs-Davison) on 10th April.—[Vol. 889, c. 1384.]
§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department which Minister is responsible for deciding which prisoners are to be transferred from England and Scotland to Northern Ireland; and what factors are taken into account.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsOrders for the various forms of transfer to Northern Ireland authorised by Sections 26 to 29 of the Criminal Justice Act 1971 are made by me in respect of prisoners in England and Wales and by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland in respect of prisoners in Scotland, subject in both instances to prior confirmation by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland that the individual will be acceptable. Factors taken into account include the relevant statutory requirements, the individual circumstances of the prisoner, and the availability of accommodation.