§ 2. Mr. Hamlingasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what measures are taken to ensure the protection of political refugees escaping to British Protectorates from South Africa; and what steps he is taking to prevent their being apprehended by South African police patrols violating the border of Her Majesty's Protectorates.
§ Mrs. WhiteRefugees are provided with the same degree of protection as the rest of the populations of the three territories. In the one known case in which a refugee was apprehended by South African Police, which occurred in 1961, the South African Government ordered his release and allowed his return after the facts were brought to their notice.
§ Mr. HamlingIs my hon. Friend aware that on this side concern has been expressed in the past not only about 1821 the particular case she mentions but about the fear of other interventions? Will she have another look at this matter?
§ Mrs. WhiteShould there be any further such occurrence the strongest representations would, of course, be made, but we have no knowledge of any, apart from those to which I have referred.