§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the number of persons arrested in Northern Ireland during the election for personation; and how many have been charged.
§ Mr. Prior[pursuant to his reply, 27 June 1983, c. 44]: During the recent general election, the Royal Ulster Constabulary arrested 149 people for personation, of whom 108 were subsequently charged and 41 were released after the police had decided to take no further action.