§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many citizens of Buganda have been deported outside Buganda without public trial since January, 1945; how many have died in exile; how many now deported without trial have been deported for more than a year; and whether it is proposed to publish evidence against these men, or to inform them for what reason they have been separated from their wives and families.
Mr. Creech JonesOf 20 persons apprehended since January, 1945, two have been deported outside Uganda, 17 have been deported into other parts of Uganda, one of whom has since died from pneumonia and pericarditis following on a long history of neurosiphilis. All these persons have been deported for more than a year, but as stated in my reply to the hon. Member for West Leyton (Mr. Sorensen) on 23rd October, their cases are under regular review. They were detained as a security measure and the purpose of their removal is preventive and not punitive. In such cases it is not usual to publish the evidence nor would it be in the public interest. All the deportees have been informed of the reasons for their deportation and are permitted to have their wives and children with them if they so desire. Both the deportees and their wives and families are aware of this.