HC Deb 18 May 1981 vol 5 c15W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total number of criminals convicted of terrorist offences since May 1979.

Mr. Alison

The available information relates to persons convicted on indictment at Belfast Crown Court of offences scheduled under the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978. During the period 1 May 1979 to 31 March 1981, 1,312 persons were convicted.