HC Deb 24 July 1985 vol 83 cc575-6W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what is the number of arrests so far in the current year concerning the operation of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978 (a) what was the yearly total of arrests made under the Act, (b) how many persons arrested under the Act were detained for the following periods (i) up to 12 hours, (ii) 12 to 24 hours, (iii) 24 to 36 hours, (iv) 36 to 48 hours, (v) 48 to 60 hours and (vi) 60 to 72 hours, indicating those numbers (1) not ultimately charged under the Act and released, (2) those charged under the Act and, (3) those charged with an offence but not under the Acts indicating which offences and (4) those charged under the Act but not initially detained under the Act;

(2) if he will state the current number of people who were detained so far in the current year under the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978 and charged

with scheduled offences under the Act and other Acts, separately; and with which offences they have been charged.

Mr. Scott

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.