Mr. DAVIES:

The Home Secretary has no authority as respects the duration of the imprisonment of persons convicted and sentenced in Northern Ireland who have been transferred to English prisons. That is a matter for the Government of Northern Ireland. If, however, the hon. Member is thinking of persons convicted by the Courts in England of offences connected or thought to be connected in some way with the Irish political situation, all I can say is that my right hon. Friend is always prepared to give consideration to representations that may be made to him with reference to the circumstances of any particular case. Any question relating to prisoners in Scotland should be addressed to the Secretary for Scotland.