HC Deb 19 December 1974 vol 883 c591W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been charged under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act in Northern Ireland; and under which section of the Act.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

None. In Northern Ireland we already have the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1973.

Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been detained in Northern Ireland under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act; how many have subsequently been charged with offences; and with what offences they have been charged.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

None.