§ 47. Mr. Fenner Brockwayasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what decision has been reached by the Advisory Committee on Detainees in the case of Mr. Pinto.
§ Mr. HopkinsonMr. Pinto's appeal was due to be heard on 26th July. The Advisory Committee's decision is not yet available.
§ Mr. BrockwayWill the Minister give this matter very careful consideration indeed? Is he aware that Mr. Pinto, while he has expressed the grievances of Africans, has taken a leading part in denouncing the violence and activities of Mau Mau, and will the Minister consider this issue very carefully?
§ Mr. HopkinsonI think I should be very unwise to comment on this matter pending the decision of the committee of inquiry.
§ Mr. BrockwayIf I will send the right hon. Gentleman information on the lines of my supplementary question will he forward it to the Governor?
§ Mr. HopkinsonI am always glad to receive information from the hon. Member, but, as I have said, it would be very unwise if I were to comment to the extent that he has done on this particular matter.