§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning the denial of(a) compassionate leave and (b) normal parole facilities to prisoners detained in Northern Ireland on temporary transfer. [9170]
§ Miss WiddecombeRepresentations are received occasionally from various sources, including prisoners, legal representatives, hon. Members, Members of the European Parliament and the public, about applications from prisoners for compassionate temporary release and parole. Some of these concern prisoners temporarily transferred to prisons in Northern Ireland.