HC Deb 18 March 1971 vol 813 c374W
Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been detained at Barnet Police Station in connection with the bombing of the home of the Secretary of State for Employment and subsequently released without charges being preferred; and what was the period of detention in each case.

Mr. Maudling

I am informed that, over a period of about 7 weeks, 25 persons were questioned but not charged, 18 were at the police station for 4 hours or less; 5 for 4 to 6 hours; one for about 24 hours; and one for about 48 hours.