Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 November 1996. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 November 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What plans he has to allow Irish Republican prisoners transferred for a limited period of time to remain in prison in Northern Ireland subject only to the good behaviour of the prisoner.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to allow Irish republican prisoners transferred for a limited period of time to remain in prison in Northern Ireland subject only to the good behaviour of the prisoner. [5019] Miss Widdecombe: Prisoners temporarily transferred to Northern Ireland must continue to fulfil all the transfer criteria in order to be allowed to remain there for the maximum duration of any period of temporary transfer. At that point, it is open to prisoners to seek a further period of transfer. Such requests are considered in the light of all the relevant circumstances and against the transfer criteria.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5019; 286 c231W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Discipline Northern Ireland Prisoners' transfers Prisons Republic of Ireland