HC Deb 26 October 1995 vol 264 cc779-80W
10. Lady Olga Maitland

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received in relation to the call for early release of terrorists from prison. [36909]

14. Mr. Sutcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action he is taking on the early release of prisoners in Northern Ireland. [36913]

Sir Patrick Mayhew

These are not political prisoners but offenders who have committed grave crimes for which they have been sentenced by the courts. Primary legislation enacted by Parliament must continue to govern the proportion of their sentences they serve in prison. In a speech at Queen's university on 25 August, I set out the Government's policy and I shall be introducing a Bill today.

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