§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many of the 71 persons arrested and charged in 1976 and stated by the Ulster Constabulary to be Irish Republican Army officers have been tried and sentenced; and what was the average length of the sentences imposed;
(2) how many persons stated by the Royal Ulster Constabulary to be Irish Republican Army officers are at present in custody in Northern Ireland;
(3) how many of the 63 persons arrested and charged so far in 1977 and stated by the Royal Ulster Constabulary to be Irish Republican Army officers have been tried and sentenced; and what was the average length of the sentences imposed.
§ Mr. MasonThe information requested cannot be provided in the time available. I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.