asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will place in the Library of the House copies of all guidance, circulars or instructions issued during 2006 concerning (a) the release of foreign prisoners on completion of the custodial part of their sentence or on licence; (b) the redetention under immigration laws of foreign nationals who had previously been released from prison; and (c) the identification of prisoners who are foreign or liable to be deported. [HL234]

The following guidance has been published concerning the release and detention of foreign national prisoners and is accessible via the internet:

Prison Service Order 4630: Immigration and Foreign Nationals in Prisons (http://pso.hmprisonservice .gov.uk/PSO_4630_immigration_and_foreign_ nationals.doc)

Chapter 13 of the Immigration Directorate Instructions (http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/idischapter13/)

The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 (http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2006/20061003.htm).