HC Deb 09 March 1979 vol 963 c823W
Mr. Litterick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been detained in the West Midlands during the last 12 months under the terms of the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Dr. Summerskill

In the 12-month period 5 February 1978—4 February 1979, 16 persons were detained in the West Midlands police force area under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1976.

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