HC Deb 01 July 1954 vol 529 cc123-4W
96. Mr. Brockway

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations on what ground Headman Manyaphiri Ikitseng, who formerly represented ex-Chief Seretse Khama at Mahalapye, has been arrested in Bechuanaland and deported to Serowe.

Mr. J. Foster

Manyaphiri Ikitseng has never been hereditary headman in the Mahalapye area, nor was he appointed Chief's representative by Seretse, who has never been Chief. On termination of his appointment as Chief's representative and the appointment of a new Chief's representative, Manyaphiri was informed by the native Authority that he would have to return to his home in Serowe. He has never been arrested.