Prevention of Terrorism Debate (MR. Speaker's Ruling)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 March 1979.

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Photo of Mr Merlyn Rees Mr Merlyn Rees , Leeds South 12:00, 21 March 1979

When I was in Northern Ireland, the Chief Constable was a Catholic and 18 to 19 per cent. of the force were Catholics. I object to the idea that there are no Catholics in the police force. I understand why they do not want to join. I am not denying all my hon. Friend says, but his statement was not true.