§ Mr. Litherlandasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons were detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act at Manchester airport, Liverpool ferry terminus and at other points of entry into the United Kingdom during the period 1983 to 1985; how many persons were charged with any offences arising from detention; and what proportion of those charged have been convicted.
§ Mr. BrittanInformation on total detentions at a port or airport in Great Britain is published each quarter in the Home Office statistical bulletin "Statistics on the operation of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Acts 1974, 1976 and 1984". Information on charges and 565W convictions following all detentions is published annually (tables 6 and 7 of statistical bulletin 1/85). The more detailed information requested is given in the table. Information on detentions on entry to Northern Ireland is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Detentions at a port or airport under the Prevention of Terrorism Acts Great Britain 1 January 1983–31 March 1985 Detained Charged Convicted Manchester airport 8 — — Liverpool ferry terminus 52 9 9 Other points of entry 174 20 16 Total Great Britain 234 29 25 Prison (Isle of Wight)
§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans for the construction of a further fortress type purpose-built prison on the Isle of Wight this century; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorNo.