HC Deb 26 July 1976 vol 916 cc99-100W
Mr. Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many detainees have been charged with offences since their release.

Mr. Merlyn Rees,

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 22nd July 1976; Vol. 915, c.610],circulated the following:

Of nearly 2,000 internees and detainees released between August 1971 and 5th December 1975, 175 have been charged with serious offences up to 19th July 1976.