HC Deb 02 December 1976 vol 921 cc231-2W
Miss Richardson

asked 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 how many were held for more than seven days.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to a similar Question from her on 13th April.—[Vol. 909, c. 465.]

Miss Richardson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1974; and how many were held for more than 48 hours.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

1,415 and 353 respectively.