HC Deb 06 May 1982 vol 23 cc113-4W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) which organisations will be invited to give evidence in the review of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act; and if he will make a statement;

(2) if hon. Members will be invited to give written or oral evidence to the review of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act;

(3) what is the timetable for written and oral evidence to the review of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act.

Mr. Whitelaw

Lord Jellicoe has issued a general invitation for written evidence from any organisation or individual, including hon. Members, wishing to comment on any matter within his terms of reference. He has asked that material should be sent to him, by 31 May 1982 if possible, at the following address:

  • The Rt. Hon. Earl Jellicoe, DSO, MC
  • Home Office
  • Queen Anne's Gate
  • London SW1H 9AT

The conduct of the review is entirely a matter for Lord Jellicoe, but I understand that at a slightly later stage in his review he proposes to hold discussions on the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act with a number of individuals and organisations with particular knowledge of and interest in the legislation.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish the programme of visits to be made by Lord Jellicoe in his review of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act.

Mr. Whitelaw

Lord Jellicoe's plans are not final, but in the course of his review he proposes to visit, among other places, the followingBelfast; Dover; Edinburgh; Gatwick Airport; Glasgow; Hampshire; Heathrow Airport; Merseyside; New Scotland Yard; Stranraer.

It would not be proper for me to provide precise details of his programme.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects Lord Jellicoe to report on his review of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act.

Mr. Whitelaw

I expect to present Lord Jellicoe's report to Parliament before the Act is due to lapse, in March 1983.