§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, for each of the years from 1979 to 1983 (a) how many prisoners applied for compassionate parole upon the death of members of their families, (b) how many prisoners were granted such parole and (c) how many prisoners granted such parole absconded.
§ Mr. ScottThe information requested is as follows:
connection with terrorist offences in Northern Ireland. The Government believe effective extradition arrangements are the best way of dealing with fugitive suspects.