asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he has taken to bind over or otherwise seek to ensure that internees released in Northern Ireland will take no further part in illegal Republican activities.

My right hon. Friend pays particular attention to the likelihood of the person involved taking part in further IRA activities when reviewing cases of internees.

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what number of prisoners interned at the time of his appointment have now been released; and what number remains interned at the latest date.

129 persons have been released from internment since 30th March; 598 persons remain interned. A further 23 persons are due to be released today.