HC Deb 08 December 1948 vol 459 c369
13. Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether criminal proceedings are being taken by the Gold Coast Government against those members of the United Gold Coast Convention against whom removal orders were made by the Governor in the interests of peace and good order.

Mr. Rees-Williams

No, Sir.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

Will the Under-Secretary say what action the Government are taking in the interest of peace and good order?

Mr. Rees-Williams

Peace and good order are established in the Gold Coast, and the normal procedure of government is being followed.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

Has any action been taken against those members against whom removal orders have been made, and have they been carried out?

Mr. Rees-Williams

The action taken during the emergency was of a preventive nature, and when the emergency finished the necessity for action of that kind also finished.