§ 7. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies on what evidence and charges Mr. Kenneth Kaunda has been tried and convicted by a court in Northern Rhodesia; and if he will place a transcript of the trial in the Library.
§ Mr. J. AmeryI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given by my right hon. Friend to the Question by the hon. Member for Wednesbury (Mr. Stonehouse) on 30th June.
§ Mr. SwinglerWill the hon. Gentleman take steps to speed up the placing of the transcript of the trial in the 1095 Library? Further, is the Under-Secretary of State aware that many people suspect that Mr. Kaunda has been charged more on account of his political views than anything else, in spite of his known appeal against violence in Northern Rhodesia? Will the Minister also state what legal aid and advice is provided for Mr. Kaunda?
§ Mr. AmeryThe reply to the first part of that supplementary question is that we hope to have the material placed in the Library very soon. With regard to the second part, Mr. Kaunda has give notice of appeal in the matter, so presumably he is satisfied, as the hon. Member will see, with the judicial machinery provided. [HON. MEMBERS: "No."] In view of that notice of appeal, the hon. Gentleman will not expect me to comment on the other points.
§ Mr. SwinglerWhat free legal advice has been provided for Mr. Kaunda?