§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when instructions were given to remove the explosive sniffers from Magilligan prison; why they were returned; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 13 March 1984, c. 135]: Equipment to detect commercial explosives was held at Her Majesty's prison, Magilligan, from 24 September 1983. The equipment was withdrawn on 25 January 1984 but was available from the Army on request.
312WIt was returned to the prison on 3 February 1984 at the Government's request and has remained at the establishment from that date.
§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during what periods since 1 January 1983 dogs trained to detect explosives were actually used in Her Majesty's prison, Magilligan.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 13 March 1984, c. 135]: Dogs trained to detect explosives were used at Her Majesty's prison, Magilligan, on the following dates:
- 6, 20, 27 March 1983.
- 16, 17 April 1983.
- 24, 25 September 1983.
- 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 27, 30 October 1983.
- 3, 20 November 1983.
- 11 December 1983.
- 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13 February 1984.
- 3, 4 March 1984.
§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during what periods since 1 January 1983 dogs trained to detect explosives were actually used in Her Majesty's prison, Maze.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 13 March 1984, c. 135]: Dogs trained to detect explosives were used at Her Majesty's prison, Maze compound on the following dates:
- 5, 21 January 1983
- 22 February 1983.
- 1, 16 March 1983.
- 6, 18 April 1983.
- 17, 25 May 1983.
- 14, 21 June 1983.
- 7, 26 July 1983.
- 2 August 1983.
- 17, 20 October 1983.
- 15 November 1983.
- 5, 22 December 1983.
- 16 January 1984.
- 2, 10 February 1984.
Dogs trained to detect explosives were used at Her Majesty's Prison Maze cellular on 6, 11 and 13 December 1983.
§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during what periods since 1 January 1983 equipment designed to detect explosives was actually in Her Majesty's prison, Magilligan.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply, 13 March 1984, c. 135]: Equipment designed to detect explosives was held at Her Majesty's prison, Magilligan, from 24 September 1983 to 25 January 1984 and from 3 February 1984 onwards. It was available on request between 25 January and 3 February.