§ 2. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent murder, other crimes of violence, and crimes involving witchcraft have increased in Nyasaland during the last year, or in the latest convenient period; and whether he will make a statement about law and order in the Protectorate.
§ Mr. MaudlingThere was a slight increase in these crimes between 1960 and 1961. I am circulating comparative statistics in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
The Protectorate generally is orderly, and the increase is attributable to increased police coverage in rural areas rather than to any significant deterioration in law and order.
§ Following are the comparative statistics:
| — | Numbers of cases | |
| 1960 | 1961 | |
| Murder, manslaughter, infanticide and attempted murder | 145 | 150 |
| Grievous harm and woundings | 2,337 | 2,625 |
| Arson | 747 | 732 |
| Malicious damage | 456 | 491 |
| Witchcraft | 31 | 46 |