§ 11. Rear-Admiral Morgan-Gilesasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what consideration he has given to strengthening the powers available to the security forces in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. OrmeThe powers required by the security forces to deal with terrorism and subversion in Northern Ireland will be examined by Lord Gardiner's committee. If the hon. and gallant Gentleman has any specific proposals may I suggest that he places them before the committee?
§ Rear-Admiral Morgan-GilesWhat does the Minister think about the arrest and immediate interrogation powers which are available to the security forces and which are so necessary in gaining intelligence upon which all else depends?
§ Mr. OrmeI cannot comment on that. All these powers will be examined by the independent committee under Lord Gardiner, and I suggest that the hon. and gallant Member submits his evidence there.