To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of people detained under the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1987 had their requests to have someone told of their detention delayed on the direction of a police superintendent or an officer of more senior rank in 1988 and the period 1 January to 31 October 1989.

Figures are available to 30 June 1989. During 1988, a total of 6 per cent. of requests to have someone informed of a person's detention were delayed on the authorisations of a superintendent or above. Between 1 January and 30 June, no such requests were delayed.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of requests made by persons detained under the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1987 for solicitors were delayed on the direction of a police superintendent or an officer of more senior rank in 1988 and the period 1 January to 31 October 1989.

Figures are available to 30 June 1989. During 1988, a total of 60 per cent. of requests for access to see a solicitor were delayed on the authorisation of a superintendent or above. Between 1 January and 30 June, 64 per cent. of requests were so delayed.