§ 25. Mr. H. Fraserasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Saza chiefs in all have been deposed by the Government of Buganda.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydNone; but five have resigned since the return of the Kabaka in October last year. Two had passed the retiring age and a third had completed 30 years' service.
§ Mr. FraserWould not my right hon. Friend agree that to say "resign" is a considerable euphemism, in view of the pressure put upon these persons to resign? Would he not look at the Buganda Appointments Board which is supposed to be like our Civil Service Commission but consists largely of the Kabaka's relations, who may have been wreaking vengeance on people who have supported this country in the past?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI made a very carefully considered statement on this matter on 30th November, and as my hon. Friend knows, I was also in touch with certain very important people in Buganda on the matter. I am glad that nothing further has happened since last December, but I cannot pretend to be happy at what happened before that.