HL Deb 07 February 1994 vol 551 c106WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many Palestinian detainees have been released by Israel since 13 September 1993; and what progress has been made in releasing detainees aged under 18 and over 50, women, the sick and those who served more than two-thirds of their time.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

We understand that around 2,500 detainees have been released since 13 September. Of these some 800 were released as part of goodwill gestures in October and January. Of the 800, about 160 were under 18, 290 over 50, 15 women and the rest nearing the end of their sentences.