HL Deb 19 July 1999 vol 604 cc77-8WA
Lord Spens

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How they intend to guarantee the safety and well-being of Peter Clarence Foster when he is returned to this country after his extradition from Australia. [HL3539]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

In the event of Mr. Foster being extradited back to this country and placed into Prison Service custody, prison staff would take all reasonable steps to ensure his safety, as is done with all prisoners.

Lord Spens

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Prison Service was in breach of its regulations when, in 1996, it permitted a serving inmate, Peter Clarence Foster, to participate as a registered informant in Operation Outreach. [HL3540]

Government on voluntary or mandatory introductions of identity cards. [HL3454]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

We have had no formal discussions with the Association of Chief Police Officers about identity cards. But we understand that its stated position remains as in its evidence to the 1996 Home Affairs Select Committee that it would favour a voluntary scheme.