§ Mr. Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners are held in Her Majesty's prisons in England and Wales for offences committed as members of the Irish Republican Army; and whether any have received any remissions against their sentences.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe information is not readily available in the form requested. About 80 prisoners are held in Her Majesty's prisons in England and Wales for terrorist type offences connected with the troubles in Northern Ireland. Those prisoners serving only determinate sentences are eligible in the normal way for remission for good conduct.