HC Deb 05 November 1979 vol 973 c86W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the average age of those charged with terrorists activities during the months of September and October; and how this compares with the average age of those charged in 1969.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

The average age of persons charged with terrorist activities during the months of September and October was 21½ years. The information requested for 1969 is not readily available and could not be provided without disproportionate cost.