§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been interned in Northern Ireland since 24th March; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David Howell:None. My right hon. Friend is keeping the position under review in the light of the security situation.
§ Mr. Maginnisasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons were released from detention and internment during the three weeks prior to 24th March, 1972, and during the subsequent three weeks.
§ Mr. David Howell:The numbers of persons released from detention and internment during the periods referred to are as follows:
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Week ending Released from Detention Released from Internment 10th March 2 2 17th March 6 5 24th March 4 1 12 8 Week ending 31st March 0 11 7th April 27 48 14th April 5 9 32 68
§ Mr. Maginnisasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons were detained by the security forces during the three weeks prior to 24th March and during the subsequent three weeks.
§ Mr. David Howell:The number of persons detained by the security forces under Regulation 10 made under the Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act (Northern Ireland), 1922, during the periods referred to is as follows:
Week ending 10th March 59 Week ending 17th March 110 Week ending 24th March 81 250 Week ending 31st March 16 Week ending 7th April 8 Week ending 14th April 17 41