HC Deb 03 August 1978 vol 955 c499W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland in how many cases applications were made for detention to be extended by a further aye days; and in how many cases it was refused.

Mr. Harry Ewing

Between 29th November 1974 and 31st July 1978 applications for the extension of detention, under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Acts, 1974 and 1976, by a further five days were made in four cases and none of these applications was refused.