Written question asked by Andrew Hunter (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 March 2000. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 March 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what financial grant was made available to prisoners who were subject to release under the early release scheme when they were granted parole over Christmas and the New Year. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Hunter: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what financial grant was made available to prisoners who were subject to release under the early release scheme when they were granted parole over Christmas and the New Year. [115378] Mr. Ingram: Each prisoner was paid a home leave allowance of £3 per day for every day he was on home leave. He also received a £1 subsistence allowance irrespective of the number of days out on home leave. All prisoners granted Christmas Home Leave received the same financial allowances.

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