§ Mr. StottTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to review the exclusion orders placed upon those people under the Prevention of Terrorism Acts, with particular reference to John Matthews; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HowardThe Government hope that the day is approaching when exclusion orders will no longer be needed but we are not prepared to lower our guard prematurely. There are currently 61 orders in force which I or my predecessors have made and I keep the need for them under review.