§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many persons have 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;
(2) how many persons have been charged under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act in Northern Ireland; and under which section of the Act;
(3) how many persons have been excluded from Northern Ireland under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act; and how many have been sent to Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, respectively.
§ Mr. MasonI refer my hon. Friend to what I said in the House on 7th March. There has been no change in the situation as at 4th April 1977.