§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will publish in the Official Report the number of arrests and detentions by each regional police force of persons within their area under the terms of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act; 245W in how many cases applications were made for detention to be extended by a further five days; and in how many cases was it refused.
§ Mr. Harry EwingThe number of persons arrested and detained in each region in Scotland between 29th November 1974 and 28th March 1978 under the authority of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Acts 1974 and 1976 were:
Strathclyde 84 Tayside 2 Lothian and Borders 7 Dumfries and Galloway 504 Grampian 2 Other Regions Nil Applications for the extension of detention by a further five days were made in four cases and none of these applications was refused.