HC Deb 03 November 1983 vol 47 cc426-7W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will introduce the legislation necessary to allow the international transfer of sentenced prisoners; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

Having signed on 25 August the Council of Europe convention on the transfer of sentenced persons, we intend to introduce the consequent legislation as soon as possible.