HC Deb 12 November 1975 vol 899 cc764-5W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State of the Home Department whether a suspect held at a port of entry under the supplemental orders of the Prevention of Terrorism Act can be detained for more than 48 hours without the permission of the Secretary of State for the Home Department.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Yes.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether many people detained pending examination at ports of entry under the supplemental orders of the Prevention of Terrorism Act have been held for more than 48 hours.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Of the 564 people detained, 72 were detained for more than 48 hours.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether it is general practice to return photographs and fingerprints taken from a suspect held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act if the suspect is later released without charge; and on whose authority such a decision is taken.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

No.