HC Deb 12 May 1977 vol 931 cc557-8W
18. Mr. Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been arrested in the past 12 months for extortion, the demanding of protection money, the running of illegal drinking clubs and other fraudulent crimes related to terrorism.

Mr. Dunn

This information is not readily available and such a time-consuming exercise would not be justified, particularly at this time. I am satisfied, however, that within their resources the police are doing everything possible to eliminate all these activities.

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