HC Deb 15 August 1940 vol 364 c967
55. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for Burma why Dr. U. Ba Maw, ex-Premier of Burma, has been arrested; what charge was made against him; whether he has been granted bail; and when he will be brought to trial?

Mr. Amery

The arrest of Dr. Ba Maw is a matter responsibility for which lies, under the provisions of the Government of Burma Act, with the Burman Ministers, on whose initiative the arrest was made.

Mr. Sorensen

Since the initiative took place in Burma, has there been any confirmation or agreement between Burma and our own Government?

Mr. Amery

That question does not arise. I understand that Dr. Ba Maw was prosecuted for a speech he made some little time ago. He has since been released on bail, and his case comes up on the 19th of this month.

Sir H. Williams

In a case where we grant a country Home Rule, should they be allowed to have it?