§ 22. Sir L. Ungoed-Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress he has made in his promised consideration of the proposal that Dr. Banda should be transferred from a Federal prison to a place under his own control.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodWhen Dr. Banda was first detained, the Governor of Nyasaland considered that his removal to a place outside Nyasaland was essential to the restoration of public order in the territory. In the Governor's opinion it would not be in the interests of public order to remove him to a place of detention in Nyasaland.
§ Sir L. Ungoed-ThomasIn that case, will the Colonial Secretary consider releasing him altogether?
§ Mr. MacleodThe hon. and learned Gentleman must know that that is a point which has not escaped me.
§ Mr. CallaghanIs the position really this: that the Government want to release Dr. Banda, Dr. Banda refuses to be released unless his compatriots accompany him, and the Governor says that he proposes to resign if the Government release him? Is there any chance of escaping from this muddle?
§ Mr. MacleodAt the most, one of those three propositions is correct.