HC Deb 16 December 1981 vol 15 c149W
Mr. Soley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will publish in the Official Report the number of arrests made by members of Her Majesty's forces serving in Northern Ireland under section 14 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act since January.

Mr. Prior

During the period 1 January to 1 December 1981, 1,856 person were arrested under section 14 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978 by members of Her Majesty's forces serving in Northern Ireland.