§ Miss Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been arrested under the supplemental orders made under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1974; how many were held for more than 48 hours; and whether any people were held for more than seven days.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsA total of 872 people were detained at ports under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Supplemental Temporary Provisions) Order 1974. Of these 152 were detained for more than 48 hours. Only one person was detained for longer than seven days.