HC Deb 18 October 1982 vol 29 cc30-1W
Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he anticipates that enabling legislation will be introduced to implement the Council of Europe convention on the transfer of sentenced persons.

Mr. Mayhew:

The proposed convention has not yet been agreed in the Council of Europe, and we have no plans for legislation at present.

Mr. Wheeler

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department with which countries outside the Council of Europe, action is being taken to negotiate prisoner transfer treaties.

Mr. Mayhew:

None at present, although I understand that Canada and the United States would wish to accede to the proposed Council of Europe convention.