§ 23. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many ex-Members of the previous Sudanese Parliament have sought political asylum in Uganda; whether asylum has been granted in all cases; and what application has been made by the Sudanese Government for their return.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodSix Sudanese, including five ex-Members of the Sudanese Parliament, entered Uganda on 23rd December seeking political asylum. The Sudan Government in a Note to Her Majesty's Government has asked for their return. These persons have been issued with permits under the Control of Alien Refugees Ordinance pending a decision about their future. As to this, I am in consultation with my right hon. and noble Friend the Foreign Secretary, and the Governor.
§ Mr. WallWould my right hon. Friend undertake to say again that genuine political refugees would be given asylum in Uganda?
§ Mr. MacleodThe permits to which I referred laid down that there shall be no repatriation unless one is assured that they will be neither tried nor punished for a political offence, nor subjected to physical attack.