HC Deb 18 December 1969 vol 793 cc373-4W
36. Mr. Roebuck

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what advice he has prepared concerning the carrying out of duties under the Special Powers Act by British police officers seconded for duty in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Callaghan

A British policeman who engages for a period of service in the Royal Ulster Constabulary will be a member of that force so far as affects[...]e Special Powers Acts. No question of [...]dvising officers sent to Northern Ireland under mutual aid arrangements arises until those arrangements are about to be throught into force.

37. Mr. Roebuck

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what further discussions he has had with the Government of Northern Ireland about the operation of the Special Powers Act, in the light of present circumstances.

Mr. Callaghan

I do not expect to have anything further to report on this subject until after the Christmas Recess.