§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether it is now the Government's policy to allow the media to interview hunger strikers and other convicted prisoners in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsIt has been the Government's practice to allow media interviews with sentenced prisoners in certain circumstances. So far as prisoners in Northern Ireland are concerned, I refer my hon. Friend to what was said to the House by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on Tuesday 25 November.