HC Deb 15 February 1979 vol 962 cc587-8W
Mr.O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many arrests have been made under the Prevention of Terrorism Act since 1974 at ports of entry, and airports.

Dr.Summerskill

Of the 3,782 persons detained in Great Britain under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Acts 1974 and 1976 between 30 November 1974 and 4 February 1978, 2,651 were detained at ports or airports.

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