§ Lord Dubsasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many prisoners in gaols in Britain have requested transfers to gaols in Northern Ireland during the last 12 months and how many such requests have been granted.
§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Blatch)Since December 1994, 61 prisoners have requested either a permanent or temporary transfer to Northern Ireland; 20 of these requests have been granted; seven requests have been refused and 34 requests are under consideration.