HC Deb 03 August 1978 vol 955 cc499-500W
Mr. McNamara

asked 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 its area under the terms of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act.

Mr. Harry Ewing

The number of persons arrested and detained in each region in Scotland between 29th November 1974 and 31st July 1978 under the authority of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Acts, 1974 and 1976 were:

Strathclyde 87
Tayside 2
Lothian and Borders 8
Dumfries and Galloway 555
Grampian 3
Other Regions Nil