§ 49. Mr. Oramasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many people were detained in Aden State on or about 10th December under the state of emergency; how many of those detainees are still in custody; where they are being kept; and why no charges have been brought against them.
§ Mr. SandysFifty-five yere detained of whom 28 are still in custody. All are now in or near Aden. They were detained under an emergency decree which does not require the bringing of specific charges.