HC Deb 25 June 1957 vol 572 cc26-7
39. Sir L. Plummer

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what charges have been brought against Samisoni Puliuvea Aframango, a member of the Tonga Legislative Assembly; and what has been the result of his trial in the Supreme Court.

Mr. Profumo

This is a matter which lies within the internal jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Tonga, and I have no official information about it.

Sir L. Plummer

Will the Under-Secretary make representations to his right hon. Friend about this man, who was arrested and kept in prison because he criticised the appointment of some Ministers—

Mr. Speaker

Order. If the responsibility lies entirely with the other Government we cannot pursue the question here.

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