HC Deb 29 January 1985 vol 72 c77W
Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were detained in west Yorkshire under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in 1982, 1983 and 1984; and how many of these were subsequently convicted of criminal offences.

Mr. Brittan

One person, who was not subsequently charged, was detained in west Yorkshire under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in 1982. No such detentions were recorded in 1983 or 1984.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many persons have been arrested on Merseyside under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act to the latest available date; how many were subsequently (a) charged and (b) convicted; and if he will make a statement;

(2) how many persons have been detained in England and Wales under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act to the most recent available date; and how many were (a) charged and (b) convicted.

Mr. Brittan

[pursuant to his reply, 14 January 1985, c. 141]: The available information for England and for Merseyside on persons detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Acts and subsequently charged relates only to the period from 1 January 1979. From that date up to 30 September 1984, of 328 subsequently charged in England and Wales 248 had been found guilty and of 24 subsequently charged on Merseyside 21 had been found guilty.