Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: How many prisoners have been transferred from prisons in Great Britain to Northern Ireland since 1st November 1995. - Includes fact that 21.

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prisoners have been transferred from prisons in Great Britain to Northern Ireland since 1 November 1995. [21257] Miss Widdecombe: Since 1 November 1995, 21 prisoners have been transferred, either on a permanent basis or for a temporary period, from prisons in England and Wales to prisons in Northern Ireland. Transfers from Scotland to other jurisdictions are a matter for the Secretary of State for Scotland.

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