HC Deb 08 March 1973 vol 852 c173W
Mr. Peter Archer

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons are now detained pursuant to detention orders under the Detention of Terrorists (Northern Ireland) Order 1972.

Mr. David Howell

On 7th March 1973, 300 people were held under detention orders made by commissioners under Article 5 of the Detention of Terrorists Order (Northern Ireland) 1972. A further 64 were being held under interim custody orders.