Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 7 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 January 1998. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Friday, 16 January 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what representations were made to the Governor of H M Prison, Maze on 6th August 1996 concerning difficulties arising from large numbers of prisoners being returned from recreational areas who failed to co-operate with the returning of numbers procedures; and whether action was taken to deal with this problem.

Answer: Mr. Maginnis: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations were made to the Governor of HM Prison Maze on 6 August 1996 concerning difficulties arising from large numbers of prisoners being returned from recreational areas who failed to co-operate with the returning of numbers procedures; and whether action was taken to deal with this problem. [22786] Mr. Ingram: There is no record of any complaint being made to the Governor in relation to this matter.

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