HL Deb 05 July 1972 vol 332 cc1501-2WA
LORD BROCKWAY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the Special Powers Act in Northern Ireland was transferred from yearly enactments to continuing legislation.

THF MINISTER OF STATE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND (LORD WINDLESHAM)

The Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act (Northern Ireland) 1922 was renewed annually by the Northern Ireland Parliament until 1928 when it was renewed for a period of five years. The Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act (Northern Ireland) 1933 provided that the 1922 Act should remain in force until Parliament otherwise determined.

House adjourned at two minutes before eleven o'clock.