HC Deb 17 June 1958 vol 589 c877
29. Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Africans have been detained during 1958 in connection with Kiama Kia Muingi activities and, of these, how many have been brought to trial.

Mr. Profumo

By 13th June 331 Africans had been arrested in connection with K.K.M. activities, of whom eight had been tried and convicted.

Mr. Stonehouse

When is it proposed to bring to trial the remainder of those who have been detained and on what charges are they to be tried?

Mr. Profumo

I cannot give the hon. Member the whole list of charges on which they are being tried. He probably knows that no one can be held for more than twenty-eight days without being either charged or committed to detention. I think he also knows that this threat which has existed and has reared its ugly head again is a threat which neither the Governor nor my right hon. Friend could ignore—a threat to peace and good Government.