HC Deb 10 February 1978 vol 943 cc730-1W
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 7th February 1978 under the authority of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Acts, 1974 and 1976 were:

Strathclyde 76
Tayside 2
Lothian and Borders 7
Dumfries and Galloway 496
Grampian 2
Other Regions Nil

Mr. McNamara

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

Mr. Harry Ewing

Between 29th November 1974 and 7th February 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.

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