§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have now been detained in Northern Ireland under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act; how many have subsequently been charged with offences; and with what offences they have been charged.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesNone.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many detainees have been released in the last month.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesDuring February 32 persons held under detention orders and interim custody orders were released. Of these I released 21, the Commissioners released seven and the Appeal Tribunal released four.