§ Mr. LivingstoneTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what arrangements are being made for resettlement plans for Mr. Albert Baker, Her Majesty's prison, Long Lartin, 241254 on his release.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe terms on which a life sentence prisoner is to be released can only be settled close to the time of release. The first formal review by the local review committee and the parole board to consider whether to make a recommendation to the Secretary of State for release is normally three years in advance of the expiry of the period which the prisoner can expect to serve to satisfy the requirements of retribution and deterrence. In Mr. Baker's case this is still some time ahead and it would therefore be premature to consider the suitability of any release plan.