§ Mr. Haywardasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will seek the renewal of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1984; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HurdA draft order was laid on 27 January under section 14(10) of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1984. If the draft order is approved by Parliament, the Act will continue in force for a further 12 months. I have received the report from Lord Colville of Culross on the operation of the Act in 1986, and copies have been placed in the Library. The Act continues to play an important part in our defences against acts of terrorism in this country and I shall study carefully Lord Colville's comments on its operation from this point of view.