asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what rules of confidentiality govern the files and dossiers collected on those interned in Northern Ireland; and whether he will make a statement.

This is a matter for the Northern Ireland authorities.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he took following receipt of the letter from the hon. Member for Blackley enclosing a letter from the mother of a non-Catholic social worker shot while carrying a white flag and complaining of the worsening relations since the introduction of the Paratroopers on 23rd August, 1971, further copies of which have been sent to him.

I replied to the hon. Member on 7th October, 1971.