HC Deb 19 May 1972 vol 837 c223W
Miss Devlin

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether Patrick Collins of 311, Coxes Demesne, Dundalk, was detained by the security forces in Belfast on 26th April, 1972; what charges have been brought against him; and who authorised his arrest.

Mr. David Howell

Patrick Collins was arrested in Magherafelt on 26th April under the powers conferred by the Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act (Northern Ireland), 1922; no charges have been brought against him and he is at present detained under that Act.