Written question asked by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Thursday, 4 May 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reasons Samar Alami was returned to HM Prison Durham from HM Prison Holloway before she had been able to use all her accumulated visiting time; why this return was made without (a) warning and (b) explanation; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Sir Peter Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what reasons Samar Alami was returned to HM Prison Durham from HM Prison Holloway before she had been able to use all her accumulated visiting time; why this return was made without (a) warning and (b) explanation; and if he will make a statement. [120678] Mr. Boateng: Samar Alami was returned to Durham prison two days early, before she had completed her accumulated visits, as a result of an administrative error. I am sorry for the inconvenience caused. Ms Alami will be credited with her unused visits and will receive an apology.

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