Excluded Persons

Mr. McNamara
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons excluded from Great Britain under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act have been sent to Northern Ireland; and how many have been subsequently detained or charged with offences in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Merlyn Rees
Ten persons excluded from Great Britain under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act have been sent to Northern Ireland. Nine were detained on arrival but all were subsequently released.

Mr. McNamara
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been excluded from Northern Ireland under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act; and how many have been sent to Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, respectively.

Mr. Merlyn Rees
None.