HC Deb 08 March 1976 vol 907 c27W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what visiting arrangements are currently in operation for visits to Mr. M. O'Mahoney, sentenced to five years' imprisonment and released into police custody on 21st May 1975.

Dr. Summerskill

I understand that arrangements have been made for Mr. O'Mahoney to receive visits twice a week.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on how many occasions, and under what conditions, Mr. M. O'Mahoney, sentenced to five years' imprisonment and released into police custody on 21st May 1975 has been allowed out of the police station in which he is being held.

Dr. Summerskill

In addition to visits to court in connection with various proceedings, I understand that normally once a week Mr. O'Mahoney has been taken under escort to a police sports ground for exercise.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what special equipment, such as radio, television and record player, has been supplied to Mr. M. O'Mahoney, now in police custody after being sentenced to five years' imprisonment; and at whose expense such equipment, if any, has been supplied.

Dr. Summerskill

I understand that a television set and a record player have been provided at the expense of his family.

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