HC Deb 20 January 1975 vol 884 cc262-3W
Mr. McNamara

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

Mr. Roy Jenkins

One hundred and sixty-five people have been detained under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act and the supplemental order made under it. Sixteen have been charged with offences in Great Britain, eight of them with murder, one with conspiracy to cause an explosion, four with unlawful possession of explosives, two with theft and one with robbery. In addition, one was returned to the Irish Republic and there charged with robbery.

Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons have been charged with offences under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act; and under which sections of the Act the charges have been brought.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

None.

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