§ 7. Mr. Ronald Bellasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what representations Her Majesty's Government have made to the Government of Uganda concerning the violent assault recently made on Mr. Wilfred Cooksey, a citizen of the United Kingdom; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitlockOur High Commissioner in Kampala has made repeated inquiries of the Uganda authorities about the outcome of their investigations into an incident on 31st August, 1967 when Mr. Cooksey was assaulted and his car damaged by gunfire. We had also taken up the matter in London. The Uganda Government have now replied to our inquiries and offered to pay for the damage done to Mr. Cooksey's car.
§ Mr. BellWhen was that reply received from the Uganda Government? What explanation was given for the quite disgraceful delay which occurred in the Uganda Government giving their reply to the representations of Her Majesty's Government?
§ Mr. WhitlockThe reply was received quite recently. We have been pressing this for some time. There is nothing now to prevent Mr. Cooksey, if he wishes, from instituting a civil suit.