HC Deb 02 May 1975 vol 891 cc269-70W
Mr. McNamara

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

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I have approved an extension of the period of detention under Section 7 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act in 88 cases. 194 people have been detained under the supplemental order made under the Act pending examination at the ports; and a further 259 people have been detained for 48 hours or less under Section 7 of the Act. 23 people have been charged with offences in Great Britain, eight of them with murder, one with conspiracy to cause an explosion, six with unlawful possession of explosives, four with theft, one with robbery, one with burglary, one with assisting offenders and one with causing criminal damage. 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

Three in Great Britain, under Section 1(1)(b) of the Act. One was convicted and two were acquitted.