§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners convicted of IRA offences held in prisons on the mainland; and how many have been approved for transfer to prisons in Ireland and Northern Ireland. [25402]
§ Mr. Howard[holding answer 22 May 1995]: A total of 35 prisoners convicted of Irish terrorist offences are currently held in prisons in England and Wales. The transfer of one prisoner to Northern Ireland has been approved subject to the outcome of further criminal proceedings. No prisoners have been approved for transfer to the Republic of Ireland.