HC Deb 21 July 1975 vol 896 c58W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons excluded from Great Britain under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act have been sent to Northern Ireland; and how many have been subsequently detained or charged with offences in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

Thirty persons excluded from Great Britain have been sent to Northern Ireland under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1975. Nine of these were held on arrival but all were released after questioning.