§ 6. Mr. HayesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerThe Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 makes it possible to proscribe terrorist organisations such as the IRA. It also provides powers of examination, detention and exclusion, and also to counter financial assistance for terrorism. These powers are essential for the police to investigate and combat terrorism and form an essential part of the Government's counter-terrorist strategy.
§ Sir John WheelerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he received the report from the Viscount Colville of Culross QC on the operation in 1991 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerI have received such a report from Viscount Colville and have placed copies on the Library.