§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the Provisional Irish Republican Army movement has been declared a prohibited organisation under the Special Powers Act; and to what penalty those who are found to be members of it are liable.
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§ Mr. David HowellRegulation 24(a) under the Special Powers Act refers to the IRA generally, and my right hon. Friend is considering in consultation with my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General, whether any amendment is required. The penalties for offences against the regulations under the Special Powers Act are set out in Section 4 of the Act.