§ Mr. McNamaraasked 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 at the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThirty-Six persons excluded from Great Britain have been sent to Northern Ireland under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1974. Nine of these were arrested on arrival but all were released after questioning.
§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been excluded from Northern Ireland under the provisions of the
348WAct. In three cases I have approved an extension of the period in custody. No charges resulted in four of these cases; one person is still being questioned.