§ 54. Sir L. Plummerasked the Prime Minister whether he is satisfied, from the inquiries that he made in the Federation o: Rhodesia and Nyasaland, that dependants of Africans from Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesia, detained under Emergency Regulations, are receiving reasonable and adequate financial assistance from the detaining Government.
§ The Prime MinisterThis was not a question which arose during my visit, but I understand that special financial assistance is given to the dependants of detainees by the Nyasaland Government.
§ Sir L. PlummerCan the right hon. Gentleman now make inquiries and satisfy himself that the provisions are reasonable and adequate, especially for those detainees who have been released, and were therefore palpably innocent when arrested, and whose dependants suffered while they were in custody?
§ The Prime MinisterIf the hon. Member wants to have the details of this matter, perhaps he would put down a Question addressed to the Colonial Secretary.