§ Miss Devlinasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether Patrick Collins of 311, Coxes Demesne, Dundalk, was detained by the security forces in Belfast on 26th April, 1972; what charges have been brought against him; and who authorised his arrest.
§ Mr. David HowellPatrick Collins was arrested in Magherafelt on 26th April under the powers conferred by the Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act (Northern Ireland), 1922; no charges have been brought against him and he is at present detained under that Act.