HC Deb 04 June 1980 vol 985 c723W
Mr. Christopher Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to invite comments on the report of the interdepartmental working party on the repatriation of prisoners.

Mr. Whitelaw

I am sending copies of the report to hon. Members who have indicated a particular interest in the repatriation of prisoners, and I am putting copies in the Libraries of both Houses of Parliament. Copies are also being sent to other individuals and organisations likely to have an interest in the subject. In considering the report in consultation with my right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Scotland and Northern Ireland, I shall be glad to take account of any views that hon. Members or others may wish to express.